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MADISON, Wis. (Apr. 5, 2025) – Wrapping up the Midwest Invite with a 5-2 victory over Luther College, the North Central College women's tennis team won doubles and No. 1-3 singles to propel the Cardinals to their 11th victory of the season Saturday at Nielsen Tennis Stadium.

After a loss at No. 3 doubles, Abigail Penados and Kensington Payne earned a 6-2 win at the top doubles position. Securing the doubles team point, Anastasia Bozovic and Liveta Ezerskis beat Abby Ostermann and Riley O'Donnell 6-2 at No. 2.

The Norse won the first singles match at No. 6 before Penados and Payne won in straight sets to put the Cardinals one point away from the clinch. Ezerskis battled to a 6-1, 2-6, 10-3 win at No. 3 to lock up the North Central win. Kate Herlihy battled to a 6-4, 6-3 win over Rafaela Tavares at No. 5 to give the Cardinals a 5-2 win.

The Cardinals host No. 6 Washington University in St. Louis on Friday, Apr. 11 for senior day at the Benet Academy Tennis Courts.

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