The women’s tennis team picked up an important nonconference win by defeating City 6 rival Drexel University 4-3 on Wednesday.
With the close victory, the Owls (8-5, 1-0 American Athletic Conference) remained undefeated in home matches. Temple’s win against Drexel was only the Dragons’ second loss of the season, but coach Steve Mauro still wants to see improvement.
“I think overall we could have done a little bit better,” Mauro said. “And I think we’re going to need to play better in Tulsa this weekend.”
The duel began with important victories in doubles.
Juniors Yana Khon and Monet Stuckey-Willis, in the top doubles position for the first time this season, started the morning with a 6-2 victory.