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Posted: Apr 24, 2025 10:53 PMUpdated: Apr 24, 2025 11:53 PM

OKWU Women's Tennis in Conference Tournament Semis

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Oklahoma Wesleyan women's tennis is in the KCAC tournament semifinals after a win in the opening round over Kansas Wesleyan in a sweep on Thursday, 4-0.
 
The Lady Eagles picked up the crucial doubles point by sweeping the doubles matches. The pair of Rocio Espinal and Jewel Henderson cruised to a 6-0 sweep, Nancy Henderson and Madeline Henderson dominated their doubles match, 6-2.
 
In singles, the same three Henderson sisters won their singles matches to complete the sweep and advance to the next round.
 
Head coach Julia Mongin says it's a big jump from a season ago.
 
Mongin was named KCAC Coach of the Year going into the tournament. Espinal was named the KCAC Freshman of the Year and made the all-conference first team. Nancy, Jewel and Madeline Henderson were all honorable mentions.
 
As a team, the Lady Eagles finished the season 17-5 in dual action and 10-2 in conference play, good for third in the KCAC.
 
OKWU heads into the semifinals on Friday against the 2-seed Bethel College at Smoky Valley High School in Lindsborg, KS. Start time is set for 2 p.m.

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