The Women’s tennis team started the spring dual season this past Saturday with a 6-1 home victory over Drake University. The match was held at The Cottonwood Racquet Club which is located on Claflin road near Bishop Stadium. The Wildcats have now won six straight against the Bulldogs, and are now 7-4 all-time against Drake.
The Wildcats started off the afternoon winning all three matches against the Bulldogs to win the doubles point. The tandem of senior Katerina Kudlackova and freshman Nina Sertic provided the largest margin of victory with an 8-1 win over Drakes freshman Amanda Aragon and fellow freshman Gabby Demos.
The Wildcats went on to win five out of six singles matches to secure a 6-1 victory over Drake University. Four of the five wins in single matches were won in straight sets, with Drakes only win coming from freshman Gabby Demos over fellow K-State freshman Mariya Slupska.
Senior captain Katerina Kudlackova ended a four-match losing streak by winning 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 decision over Dakes Jessica Aguilera.
The Wildcats tennis team begins a four game road test this Saturday as they travel to Boise, Idaho to compete against Boise State on Saturday and Colorado State on Sunday. The Wildcats will play six more contests before they begin conference play at Iowa State on March, 13.