Tennis nets some wins

By: Adam Purvis ~Staff Writer~ Xavier’s tennis season has picked up since October. The men’s team had been scheduled to play in four tournaments so far but have only seen two due to the “Snowpocalypse” that hit just south of us. However, the women’s team has made it to all four of their tournaments. The two tournaments that the men’s team attended were at No. 10 Ohio State, which they lost, and at home against Morehead State, which they won. They postponed their tournament against Austin Peay and had to cancel against Middle Tennessee. The 4-0 loss against Ohio State … Continue reading Tennis nets some wins

Tennis serves up wins

By: Paul Fritschner ~Guest Writer~ The men and women’s tennis teams are off to a productive start this fall, achieving success in their first events of the year. Getting things started for the women’s team was the Miami (Ohio) Invitational on Sept. 12 and 13. Junior Sydney Liggins went through the weekend without a blemish in both singles and doubles competition, winning three singles matches to go along with three victories in the doubles portion with her teammate, sophomore Amina Ismail. Junior Cristina Di Lorenzo also went through the weekend without losing, sweeping her three matches. The women then participated … Continue reading Tennis serves up wins