KOHLER, Wis. – Women's Tennis returned to the NACC Tournament Final Sunday at the Sportscore. As the top overall seed, they took on the third-seeded St. Norbert Green Knights with the conference title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament on the line. The Eagles (17-9) took care of business, taking home the NACC Tournament title and the automatic bid with a 4-1 victory against the Green Knights (11-13).
HOW IT HAPPENED
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Madelyn Connaughty and
Hattie Plenty started things off strong with a 6-1 victory in second doubles.
Christina Ekkela and
Sarah Emory clinched the doubles point in impressive fashion, earning a 6-3 final in the third slot.
- Plenty and Connaughty continued to shine in singles. Plenty earned a 6-2, 6-2 win in the third slot, while Connaughty won 6-1, 6-0 in fourth billing.
- After Emory fell 6-1, 6-1 in no. 6 singles.
Evelyn Taylor stepped up with a strong showing in no. 1 singles. She clinched the championship with a 6-2, 6-1 victory.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- The conference crown is Edgewood College's sixth tournament title overall (2010-11, 2012-13, 2013-24, 2014-15, 2018-19, 2024-25).
- The Eagles' six conference titles is tied for first in the NACC alongside Concordia Wisconsin.
- Edgewood College went undefeated against NACC foes this season, dropping only four points along the way.
UP NEXT
The Eagles will find out their NCAA Tournament First Round opponent during the Selection Show. It will air on Monday at 11:00 a.m.
