SIU women's tennis able to claim just one win against Western Michigan

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A friendly competition doesn't mean it is an even one.

SIU women's tennis head coach Judy Auld was reunited with her old high school teammate Betsy Kuhle, who is now the head coach for Western Michigan.

But Kuhle's squad defeated the Salukis 5-1 in the dual meet, which took place in the coaches' hometown of Decatur.

Jessica Knitter was the lone Saluki to chalk up a win as the junior defeated Malena Remynse in three sets 6-4,1-6, 12-10 in No. 3 singles.

The sister duo of Alejandra and Maria Blanco almost pulled off a victory in No. 1 doubles, but instead fell 8-6 to the Mustangs tandem of Melanie Peters and Frederika Girsang.

The Salukis were without the services of sophomore Kari Stark, who went down with an injured disc in her back during Thanksgiving break, and Tara Trapani.

Trapani sat out the entire fall season with a severely injured hip. The Salukis had hoped to have her play this past weekend.

Reporter Zack Creglow can be reached at zcreglow@dailyegyptian.com