Southwestern Women's Tennis got a wonderful win against Concordia, 8-1, on April 5, 2023. The Concordia Tornadoes battled hard but fell to the Pirates.

The Pirates found success in two of the first three doubles matches. At line three doubles, Sophomore Captain Erika Synoski and Senior Emma Kesterson breezed through an 8-0 win. The dynamic duo of Synoski and Kesterson have been unbeatable. Their natural chemistry on court is unmatched! At line one, Senior Nina Mitrofanova and Sophomore Lydia Lee battle to win 8-6. Facing tough opponents, Mitrofanova and Lee fought to the very end, coming out on top. 

Doubles put the Pirates up 2-1, turning everyone's attention to the importance of the singles matches.

The Pirates entered singles with a determination to win which was evident by every player on court. This focus and drive enabled the Pirates to sweep all singles courts, making the final score, 8-1. Nina Mitrofanova and Emma Kesterson, line one and two, both played with high energy and lots of positive energy! Sydney Wahl and Lauren Chisholm, line three and four, were focussed and energetic on court. Line five and six, Lydia Lee and Alli Ziehm could be heard cheering everyone on from their courts. The atmosphere was overall very positive and encouraging, leading the Pirates to victory. 

The Conference Tournament will be held here at Southwestern University on April 28-30, at the Pirates' home courts!