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10/13/2023

Fernandes/Stone Earn Round-1 Win in ITA Doubles

The Valparaiso University tennis doubles tandem of Jolene Fernandes (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) and Sydney Stone (Brisbane, Australia / Tyler JC) captured an opening-round victory, highlighting the team’s performance at the ITA Midwest Regional on Friday in East Lansing, Mich.

10/12/2023

Fernandes Wins First-Round Qualifying Match on Thursday; Czerwonka to Compete in Friday’s Main Draw

The Valparaiso University tennis team began play at the ITA Midwest Regional, hosted by Michigan State in East Lansing, Mich. starting on Thursday. Jolene Fernandes (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) earned a victory in the first round of the singles qualifying draw.

10/8/2023

Czerwonka Picks Up Singles Win to Capture Fifth in Flight 1 at MVC Individual Championships

The Valparaiso University tennis team closed out the Missouri Valley Conference Individual Championships on Sunday as Olivia Czerwonka (Kenosha, Wis. / Saint Joseph Catholic Academy) made it back-to-back singles wins to round out the weekend, capturing fifth place in the Flight 1 draw. Her win was the highlight of the day for the Beacons as they finished up the event in Springfield, Mo.

10/7/2023

Kelly Advances to MVC Title Match in Flight 7 Singles

Freshman Lillian Kelly (Fullerton, Calif. / Fullerton Union) punched her ticket to a Missouri Valley Conference title match in Flight 7 Singles, prevailing in her semifinal match on Saturday. That highlighted the day of Valparaiso University tennis action at the MVC Individual Championships, hosted by Missouri State in Springfield, Mo.

10/6/2023

Singles Wins for Stone, Fernandes Among Highlights on Day 1 of MVC Championships

The Valparaiso University tennis team began the Missouri Valley Conference Individual Championships on Friday with the event being hosted by Missouri State in Springfield, Mo. this weekend. The Beacons received a pair of singles wins on Day 1, plus the Flight 3 Doubles team advanced to Saturday’s semifinal round.

10/1/2023

Czerwonka, Sobieski Take Titles at Illinois State Invite

A pair of Valparaiso University tennis players enjoyed first-place finishes in their respective singles flights this weekend at the Illinois State Invite, hosted by the Redbirds in Normal, Ill. Fifth-year senior Olivia Czerwonka (Kenosha, Wis. / Saint Joseph Catholic Academy) prevailed in Flight 1 Singles, while sophomore Elizabeth Sobieski (Muskego, Wis. / Muskego) came out on top in Flight 5.

9/30/2023

Tennis Wins Nine of 10 Matches on Dominant Day at Illinois State

The Valparaiso University tennis team put together a glowing 9-1 record in 10 matches on Saturday, setting the stage for championship competition in four finals matches on Sunday at the Illinois State Invite, taking place this weekend in Normal, Ill.

9/29/2023

Close Matches Prevalent as Valpo Tennis Begins Illinois State Invite

The Valparaiso University tennis team garnered a doubles victory and a trio of singles successes in the first round of the Illinois State Invite, which began on Friday in Normal, Ill. The success of Olivia Czerwonka (Kenosha, Wis. / Saint Joseph Catholic Academy) and Moira Silva (Houston, Texas / Houston Tennis Academy) at the top of the lineup continued in both singles and doubles, while Elizabeth Sobieski (Muskego, Wis. / Muskego) also picked up a singles triumph.

9/23/2023

Tennis Picks Up Pair of Homecoming Wins

The Valparaiso University tennis team enjoyed a pair of homecoming victories on Saturday at the Valpo Tennis Complex, sweeping Purdue Northwest 7-0 before downing Indiana Wesleyan 6-1. Indiana Wesleyan entered the match at 10-0 this season and went 29-5 last year.