REDLANDS, Calif. – The No. 31 ranked University of Redlands Women's Tennis team made quick work of Hardin Simmons University Saturday afternoon cruising to the 8-1 victory at the Verdieck Tennis Courts.

The Maroon and Grey have now won two of their last three and improve to 3-2 on the season.

Kiana Brady (Hermosa Beach, CA) and Christine O'Brien (Leawood, KS) teamed up together at No. 3 doubles and secured the first point winning 8-3.  Kendall Bolock (Yucaipa, CA) and Gabby Rockwood (Park City, UT) faced a tough test at the top-spot early but were able to bare down late to win 8-5.  Then at No. 2, Mia Fitzgerald (Kilauea, HI) and Liv Rockwood (Park City, UT) completed the sweep using a pair of breaks to win 8-4.

In singles the Bulldogs continued to roll picking up the next five matches to lead 7-0.  Bolock put together a clean match at No. 4 bageling her opponent 6-0, 6-0.  Brady nearly missed out on another bagel at No. 2 winning 6-0, 6-1 and Abby Nash (Bellevue, WA) looked good at No. 6 picking up a straights set decision 6-0, 6-4.  After an easy opening frame 6-1 at No. 5, Fitzgerald faced a stiffer test in the second set, but was able to come out on top 6-4.  The final point on the day came from L. Rockwood at No. 1 who used a break in each set to pull out the 6-3, 6-4 decision. 

The last match on was Lexi Lehman (Scottsdale, AZ) at No. 3 and despite winning the opening set 6-3, was unable to secure the win as she would drop 6-4, 10-7 allowing HSU to get on the scoreboard.                 

Redlands has a couple days off before returning to the courts Monday, March 14 to host No. 21 Wash U (MO) beginning at 3:00pm.  

Coach's Thoughts

"The women came out strong in doubles and kept the momentum.  They took advantage of their opportunities and secured a clean sweep in doubles.  Everyone kept their focus and intensity in singles and we were happy to get the win against a well-coached team."

Coach's Shoutout  

"Kiana Brady secured our fifth win to clinch the match and had a pair of nice wins at No. 3 doubles and No. 2 singles.  I am really happy for her as she continues to have a solid start to the season."