RIPON, Wis. -- The Ripon College women's tennis team returned to action Tuesday afternoon, hosting Luther College at the Willmore Center. The Norse earned a 7-0 victory over the Red Hawks.
In doubles play, senior Jessi Griepentrog (Freedom, Wis., Fox Valley Lutheran HS) and junior Josie Rondestvedt (Altoona, Wis., Altoona HS) competed at No. 1, falling 6-0. At No. 2, junior Emily Bittinger (Shell Rock, Iowa, Waverly-Shell Rock HS) and freshman Juliet Barstow (Kennebunk, Me., Kennebunk HS) battled before dropping a 6-3 decision. Seniors Isabella DeMeuse (Hartford, Wis., Hartford Union HS) and Ella Clark (Columbus, Wis., Columbus HS) also fell 6-3 at No. 3 doubles.
Luther continued its strong play in singles competition, taking all six matches. Rondestvedt competed at No. 1 singles, while Griepentrog played at No. 2. Bittinger competed at No. 3, Barstow at No. 4, DeMeuse at No. 5 and Clark at No. 6.
The Red Hawks will look to bounce back Saturday, Oct 10, when they return home to face Lake Forest College. The match is scheduled to begin at 11am at the Ripon High School courts.
