JCU Tennis falls to Wooster in strong beginning season competition

JCU Sports Information Department

Emily Duckett competing in the spring season last year.

Michael Gallipoli, Staff Reporter

The John Carroll Women’s Tennis team took on a strong Division III opponent at the LaTuchie Tennis Center in Stow, Ohio on Sat., Feb. 11. Despite a few wins, the Blue Streaks were unable to defeat The College of Wooster, falling 7-2 and bringing their record to 0-2 for the season.

Although the Blue and Gold lost both the No. 1 and No. 2 doubles, they were able to secure a win at the No. 3 doubles spot. Jaclyn Voss ‘23 and Emily Duckett ‘23 made up quite the duo, earning an 8-3 victory against Wooster’s Abby Kushner Benson and Kim Nguyen.

Mia Zivkovic ‘24 gave an astounding effort and came out on top in the No. 1 singles match. The Broadview Heights native started the match strong, winning the first set 7-5 in a tiebreaker. Her opponent, Otilia Oita, fought back and took the second set 6-3. With the team match already decided, the two played a match tiebreaker, with Zivkovic coming out victorious 10-5.

The Blue Streaks will travel to Florida for their next match in early March.