Griffon tennis comes up blank against tough opponent

By Kyle Inman

February 20, 2013

The Missouri Western tennis team got off to a rough start in their MIAA and home opener, getting defeated 9-0 by  Northeastern State University. The Griffons fall to 3-3 on the season and 0-1 in conference play after going 3-2 in the fall season.

Denise Chiao played the most competitive match of the Griffons, falling to Ivana Belajova 6-2, 6-3.

Northeastern improved to 5-1 on the season and 1-0 in conference play.  The Griffons next match is Feb. 22 against Lincoln University and Maryville University at the St. Joseph Tennis and Swim Club with a start time of 9:30 a.m.