Women’s Tennis

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Vikings win at No. 1 doubles, but Titans take down Lawrence

OSHKOSH, Wis. — The Lawrence University women’s tennis team won at No. 1 doubles on Sunday, but UW-Oshkosh defeated the Vikings 8-1 in a nonconference match at the Kolf Sports Center Outdoor Courts.

Lawrence’s Katie Frankel and Lindsay Holsen were 9-8 winners over Bailey Sagen and Hannah Peters in the top doubles spot.

Lawrence fell to 5-4 on the season, and the Titans improved to 5-1.

UW-Oshkosh 8, Lawrence University 1

Singles competition
1. Bailey Sagen (UWO) def. Katie Frankel (LU) 6-7, 7-5, 1-0 (10-8)
2. Alyssa Leffler (UWO) def. Lindsay Holsen (LU) 6-4, 4-6, 1-0 (11-9)
3. Hannah Peters (UWO) def. Elana Lambert (LU) 6-2, 6-0
4. Annie Docter (UWO) def. Annie Harincar (LU) 6-2, 6-1
5. Sammi Koppa (UWO) def. Alexis Shannon (LU) 6-1, 6-1
6. Monica Micoliczyk (UWO) def. El Goblirsch (LU) 6-3, 6-1

Doubles competition
1. Katie Frankel/Lindsay Holsen (LU) def. Bailey Sagen/Hannah Peters (UWO) 9-8
2. Alyssa Leffler/Sammi Koppa (UWO) def. Annie Harincar/Alicia Lex (LU) 8-3
3. Ashlee Polena/Hannah Nauth (UWO) def. Elana Lambert/Alexis Shannon (LU) 8-3

The Week Ahead: September 26-October 2

APPLETON, Wis. — Another big Saturday of home events highlights the week for Lawrence University athletics as the Vikings host a tripleheader on Ron Roberts Field at the Banta Bowl. Lawrence football hosts Beloit College, followed by men’s and women’s soccer both taking on Lake Forest College on Saturday.

LU Sports-VikingVolleyball-PMS294VOLLEYBALL (5-10, 0-0 MWC)

Opponent: Lawrence at St. Norbert (5-10, 0-0 MWC)

When and Where: Tuesday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m., Green Bay Notre Dame High School, Green Bay, Wis.

Webcast: Lawrence at St. Norbert

Series: St. Norbert has a 49-0 lead in the series.

Opponent: Lawrence at Illinois College (10-6, 0-0 MWC)

When and Where: Saturday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m., Jacksonville, Ill.

Webcast: Lawrence at Illinois College

Series: Illinois College holds an 11-6 lead in the series, but Lawrence has won the last three meetings.

Fast Fact: Junior setter Sydney Nelson set a pair of career highs in Lawrence’s 3-1 win over MSOE this past Saturday. Nelson picked up a career-high 11 kills and handed out 27 assists, which was a career-best for a four-set match.

LU Sports-VikingTennis-PMS294WOMEN’S TENNIS (5-3, 4-2 MWC)

Opponent: Lawrence vs. Ripon (4-7, 3-3 MWC)

When and Where: Tuesday, Sept. 28, 4 p.m., Lawrence Courts.

Webcast: None.

Opponent: Lawrence at UW-Oshkosh (3-1)

When and Where: Sunday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m., Kolf Sports Center Outdoor Courts.

Webcast: None.

Fast Fact: Lawrence is looking to keep its winning streak alive against Ripon. The Vikings have defeated Ripon 12 consecutive times, and that streak dates back to the 2004 season. Lawrence coach Steve Francour returns to his alma mater on Sunday to face UW-Oshkosh. Francour coached the Titans for 23 seasons before coming to Lawrence in July 2013.

LU Sports-VikingSoccer-PMS294MEN’S SOCCER (3-5-0, 1-1-0 MWC)

Opponent: Lawrence at St. Norbert (7-2-0, 2-0-0 MWC)

When and Where: Wednesday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m., Schneider Stadium, De Pere, Wis.

Webcast: Lawrence at St. Norbert

Series: In a series goes all the way back to 1974, St. Norbert holds a 39-14-6 advantage. The teams have split the last six meetings.

Opponent: Lawrence vs. Lake Forest (5-4-0, 3-0-0 MWC)

When and Where: Saturday, Oct. 1, 5 p.m., Ron Roberts Field at the Banta Bowl.

Webcast: Lawrence vs. Lake Forest

Series: Lake Forest holds a 32-13-4 lead in the series, which dates to 1975. Lake Forest has won three of the last four meetings, but Lawrence posted a 5-0-2 mark in the seven matches prior to that.

Fast Fact: Lawrence put together a split of its opening two Midwest Conference matches last weekend. The Vikings had a four-goal outburst in a win over Illinois College on Sunday with Jack Blodgett picking up his team-best fourth goal of the season.

LU Sports-VikingFootball-PMS294FOOTBALL (1-2, 0-1 MWC)

Opponent: Lawrence vs. Beloit (2-2, 1-1 MWC)

When and Where: Saturday, Oct. 1, 1 p.m., Ron Roberts Field at the Banta Bowl.

Webcast: Lawrence vs. Beloit

Series: In one of the oldest series in Lawrence history, the Vikings own a 58-37-5 advantage over Beloit. The teams have split the last six games in the series, which dates to 1899.

Fast Fact: Lawrence rookie Terrell Myers Jr., earned Midwest Conference Special Teams Player of the Week honors after returning a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown against Illinois College. It tied the longest kickoff return in a Midwest Conference game and is the second longest in Lawrence history, eclipsed only by Scott Reppert’s 102-yard return vs. UW-Oshkosh in 1982.

LU Sports-VikingSoccer-PMS294WOMEN’S SOCCER (1-7-0, 0-2-0 MWC)

Opponent: Lawrence vs. Lake Forest (4-4-1, 1-1-1 MWC)

When and Where: Saturday, Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m., Ron Roberts Field at the Banta Bowl.

Webcast: Lawrence vs. Lake Forest

Series: Lake Forest holds a 32-6-1 lead in the series that started in 1986. The Vikings’ last win over Lake Forest was a 2-0 shutout in 2011.

Fast Fact: The Vikings put up a strong effort against both Knox and Illinois College this past weekend, but Lawrence played with just nine field players due to injury. Lawrence gets five days to get healthy before taking on Lake Forest.

Frankel, Holsen lead Vikings at ITA Regional

ST. PETER, Minn. — The Lawrence University women’s tennis team brought four players to Gustavus Adolphus College over the weekend and the Vikings scored some wins at the ITA Midwest Regional and Gustie Fall Invitational.

In the ITA Midwest Regional, top singles players Katie Frankel and Lindsay Holsen took part.

Frankel defeated Jessie O’Brien of the University of St. Thomas 6-2, 6-2 before falling to Ally Baker of Gustavus Adolphus 6-1, 6-1 in the round of 16. Holsen received a bye into the round of 16 and was stopped by UW-Stevens Point’s Katelyn Asfeld 6-2, 6-1. In the consolation bracket, Holsen defeated Maddy Scanlon of the College of St. Scholastica 8-6 and topped Lilly Denison of Hamline 8-3. Her run was finally stopped with an 8-1 loss to Elizabeth Manlick of St. Norbert College.

In the regional doubles tournament, Frankel and Holsen topped Edgewood College’s Sydney Verbauwhede and Marissa Wilson 8-2 in the round of 16. Car Carlson and Briana Hartmann of Gustavus then topped the Vikings 8-0 in the quarterfinals.

Annie Harincar and Elana Lambert took part in the Gustie Fall Invitational and both picked up wins.

Lambert won the opening match in her bracket by topping Laura Moyneur of Gustavus 8-6. She then topped Risako Oya of St. Scholastica 7-5, 6-3 in the quarterfinals. Maura Anderson of UW-La Crosse defeated Lambert 6-0, 6-0 in the bracket semifinals.

Harincar lost her opening match 8-6 to Luther College’s Kelsey Kruse to move to the consolation bracket. Harincar defeated Tiffany Waller of the University of Northwestern-St. Paul 8-4 before being eliminated with a 9-7 loss to Maddy Knoll of St. Catherine University.

In the doubles competition, Harincar and Lambert received a bye into the bracket’s round of 16 but fell 8-4 to Megan Pope and Gabby Ferro of Cornell College.

Complete results

 

The Week Ahead: September 19-25

APPLETON, Wis. — Several Lawrence University teams delve into Midwest Conference play this week. Football has its league opener on Saturday when it hosts Illinois College, and men’s and women’s soccer play a pair of conference games this weekend.

The Vikings have what is possibly the earliest kickoff in Lawrence history as the football plays at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Four teams, football, volleyball, men’s soccer and women’s soccer, are all at home on Saturday.

LU Sports-VikingSoccer-PMS294WOMEN’S SOCCER (1-5-0, 0-0-0 MWC)

Opponent: Lawrence vs. UW-Platteville (4-3-0)

When and Where: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m., Ron Roberts Field at the Banta Bowl.

Webcast: Lawrence vs. UWP

Series: Platteville holds a 1-0-0 lead in the series. The only match played between the teams was in 2014, and the Pioneers posted a 2-0 victory.

Opponent: Lawrence vs. Knox (7-0-1, 0-0-0 MWC)

When and Where: Saturday, Sept. 24, 3:30 p.m., Ron Roberts Field at the Banta Bowl.

Webcast: Lawrence vs. Knox

Series: In a series

Fast Fact: Lawrence holds a commanding 20-1-0 lead in the series that dates to 1987. Knox’s only win was a 1-0 triumph last fall.

Opponent: Lawrence vs. Illinois College (4-1-0, 1-0-0 MWC)

When and Where: Sunday, Sept. 25, 3:30 p.m., Ron Roberts Field at the Banta Bowl

Webcast: Lawrence vs. Illinois College

Series: In a series that started in 1997, Lawrence holds a 16-1-1 lead in the rivalry. The Vikings won 1-0 last fall.

Fast Fact: The short-handed Vikings picked up their first win of the season last week with a 1-0 win at Lakeland. Due to injuries, Lawrence played with just nine players in the second half but managed to keep the Muskies off the board. Goalkeeper Kori Looker earned her first career shutout against Lakeland.

LU Sports-VikingVolleyball-PMS294VOLLEYBALL (4-9)

Opponent: Lawrence at Carroll (4-7)

When and Where: Thursday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m., Van Male Fieldhouse, Waukesha, Wis.

Webcast: Lawrence at Carroll

Series: Carroll won 3-0 earlier this season and now holds a 12-10 series lead over the Vikings.

Opponent: Lawrence vs. MSOE (1-8)

When and Where: Saturday, Sept. 24, 1 p.m., Alexander Gymnasium.

Webcast: Lawrence vs. MSOE

Series: Lawrence has an 11-3 edge over the Raiders in a series that goes back to 1999.

Fast Fact: The Vikings went 0-4 last week in a brutal stretch of games. Middle hitter Liz Arco was named to the all-tournament team at the Red Hawk Invitational after posting a pair of double-digit kill matches. Arco finished with 20 kills on the day and an impressive .341 hitting percentage.

LU Sports-VikingTennis-PMS294WOMEN’S TENNIS (5-3, 4-2 MWC)

Opponent: Lawrence at ITA Regional Tournament

When and Where: Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23-24, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minn.

Webcast: None.

Fast Fact: Lawrence has won four of its last five matches to improve to 4-2 in the conference. Top singles and doubles player Katie Frankel was named the Midwest Conference Player of the Week after posting a 3-0 record at No. 1 singles and teamed with Lindsay Holsen for a 3-0 mark at No. 1 doubles.

LU Sports-VikingCrossCountry-PMS294CROSS COUNTRY

Event: Brissman-Lundeen Invitational

When and Where: Friday, Sept. 23, 3 p.m., Saukie Golf Course, Rock Island, Ill.

Results: Brissman-Lundeen Invitational

Fast Fact: The Lawrence men were the top finishers among Midwest Conference schools at this event in 2015. The Vikings also get their first look at Grinnell, which is the favorite to win the men’s title in the league this season. Look for the debut this season of Lawrence senior Max Edwards.

LU Sports-VikingFootball-PMS294FOOTBALL (1-1, 0-0 MWC)

Opponent: Lawrence vs. Illinois College (1-2, 0-1 MWC)

When and Where: Saturday, Sept. 24, 11:30 a.m., Ron Roberts Field at the Banta Bowl.

Webcast: Lawrence vs. Illinois College

Series: In a series that dates to 1986, Illinois College holds a 15-5 edge. The teams haven’t played since 2013, and Lawrence’s last win was a 22-18 victory back in 2007.

Fast Fact: Lawrence linebacker Jake Gostisha ranks in the top 10 in the Midwest Conference in four statistical categories. He’s ninth at 8.5 tackles per game, second at 2.0 tackles for loss per game, second at 1.0 interceptions per game and fifth at 1.5 passes defensed per game.

LU Sports-VikingSoccer-PMS294MEN’S SOCCER (2-4-0, 0-0-0 MWC)

Opponent: Lawrence vs. Knox (4-3-0, 0-0-0 MWC)

When and Where: Saturday, Sept. 24, 1 p.m., Whiting Field West.

Webcast: None.

Series: In a series goes all the way back to 1975, Lawrence holds a 12-8-1 edge against Knox. The Vikings will be trying to snap a three-game losing skid to the Prairie Fire.

Opponent: Lawrence vs. Illinois College (0-3-2, 0-0-0 MWC)

When and Where: Sunday, Sept. 25, 1 p.m., Ron Roberts Field at the Banta Bowl.

Webcast: Lawrence vs. Illinois College

Series: Lawrence holds a 12-6-1 advantage over Illinois College in a series that began in 1997. Illinois College has won the last two matches, both by identical 1-0 scores.

Fast Fact: Lawrence plays Saturday match on the grass at Whiting Field West due to scheduling conflicts in the Banta Bowl. The Vikings will be back on the turf on Sunday afternoon. Sophomore midfielder Taylor Reifert posted the first multi-goal game of his career with a pair of goals against Edgewood.

Vikings hammer Beloit in impressive win

APPLETON, Wis. — The Lawrence University women’s tennis team put on a dominating performance Sunday at the Lawrence Courts with a 9-0 Midwest Conference victory over Beloit College.

The Vikings (5-3, 4-2 MWC) swept through the three doubles matches and dropped just one game to the Bucs (0-6, 0-5) in the process.

Lawrence also swept through the six singles matches and lost just two games. Katie Frankel (No. 1), Lindsay Holsen (No. 2), El Goblirsch (No. 5) and Katie Nottberg (No. 6) all were 6-0, 6-0 winners. Elana Lambert (No. 3) and Annie Harincar (No. 4) were both 6-0, 6-1 winners for Lawrence.

The Vikings dropped just three games total on the afternoon.

Lawrence University 9, Beloit College 0

Singles competition
1. Katie Frankel (LU) def. Kiri Youngquist (BC) 6-0, 6-0
2. Lindsay Holsen (LU) def. Alexandra Kurpiel (BC) 6-0, 6-0
3. Elana Lambert (LU) def. Hayden Lamphere (BC) 6-0, 6-1
4. Annie Harincar (LU) def. Emma Hahn (BC) 6-0, 6-1
5. El Goblirsch (LU) def. Renny Klein (BC) 6-0, 6-0
6. Katie Nottberg (LU) def. Nyasha Nyamhondoro (BC) 6-0, 6-0

Doubles competition
1. Katie Frankel/Lindsay Holsen (LU) def. Kiri Youngquist/Hayden Lamphere (BC) 8-0
2. Annie Harincar/Alicia Lex (LU) def. Alexandra Kurpiel/Emma Hahn (BC) 8-1
3. Elana Lambert/Katie Nottberg (LU) def. Renny Klein/Nyasha Nyamhondoro (BC) 8-0

Doubles the difference as Foresters edge Lawrence

APPLETON, Wis. — The Lake Forest College women’s tennis team swept the doubles competition Sunday and then hung on to post a 5-4 Midwest Conference victory over Lawrence University at the Lawrence Courts.

The Foresters (5-3, 3-3 MWC) led 3-0 after the doubles competition before seeing Lawrence (4-3, 3-2) battle back during singles play.

Lawrence got wins from Katie Frankel at No. 1 and El Goblirsch at No. 6 in straight sets. Lindsay Holsen at No. 2 and Alexis Shannon at No. 5 both won supertiebreakers for the Vikings. Lake Forest got straight-sets victories at Nos. 3 and 4 to secure the victory.

Lake Forest College 5, Lawrence University 4

Singles competition
1. Katie Frankel (LU) def. Leeza Bodnar (LFC) 6-4, 7-6 (7-2)
2. Lindsay Holsen (LU) def. Allison Watts (LFC) 1-6, 7-6, 1-0 (10-5)
3. Lucia Stumbras (LFC) def. Elana Lambert (LU) 6-0, 6-1
4. Silvia Kulbokas (LFC) def. Annie Harincar (LU) 6-1, 6-0
5. Alexis Shannon (LU) def. Sara Grosse (LFC) 6-4, 1-6, 1-0 (10-8)
6. El Goblirsch (LU) def. Samantha Russell (LFC) 6-0, 6-2

Doubles competition
1. Lucia Stumbras/Leeza Bodnar (LFC) def. Katie Frankel/Lindsay Holsen (LU) 8-5
2. Allison Watts/Silvia Kulbokas (LFC) def. Annie Harincar/Alicia Lex (LU) 8-0
3. Sara Grosse/Samantha Russell (LFC) def. Elana Lambert/Alexis Shannon (LU) 8-6

Vikings sweep doubles matches, roll to win over Marian

FOND DU LAC, Wis. — The Lawrence University women’s tennis team got Wednesday’s match started by sweeping the doubles matches and rolled to an 8-1 nonconference win over Marian University at Buttermilk Creek Park.

Lawrence (4-2) ran its win streak to four matches with the victory.

The Vikings lost just three games in sweeping the three doubles matches. Elana Lambert and Alexis Shannon led the way for the Vikings by winning 8-0 at No. 3 doubles. Katie Frankel and Lindsay Holsen were 8-1 winners at No. 1, and Annie Harincar and Alicia Lex won 8-2 at No. 2.

Frankel (No. 1), Holsen (No. 2) and El Goblirsch (No. 6) all won in straight sets in singles. Lambert won at No. 3 and Harincar was a winner at No. 4.

Lawrence University 8, Marian University 1

Singles competition
1. Katie Frankel (LU) def. Meg Hartzell (MU) 6-4, 6-2
2. Lindsay Holsen (LU) def. Alissa Heid (MU) 6-1, 6-4
3. Elana Lambert (LU) def. Mackenzie Meyers (MU) 4-6, 6-2, 1-0 (10-6)
4. Annie Harincar (LU) def. Andrea Krahenbuhl (MU) 6-2, 2-6, 1-0 (10-6)
5. Kristin Houle (MU) def. Alexis Shannon (LU) 6-3, 5-7, 1-0 (10-7)
6. El Goblirsch (LU) def. Mati Kissack (MU) 6-0, 6-3

Doubles competition
1. Katie Frankel/Lindsay Holsen (LU) def. Meg Hartzell/Celeste Degeneffe (MU) 8-1
2. Annie Harincar/Alicia Lex (LU) def. Alissa Heid/Mackenzie Meyers (MU) 8-2
3. Elana Lambert/Alexis Shannon (LU) def. Melissa Spannbauer/Alyssa Ostrowski (MU) 8-0

Perfect week nets Frankel MWC Player of the Week honor

Katie Frankel
Katie Frankel

APPLETON, Wis. — Lawrence University women’s tennis standout Katie Frankel has been named the Midwest Conference Player of the Week.

Frankel (Deerfield, Ill./Deerfield) picked up the honor after posting a perfect week at No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles. Frankel went 6-0 with three wins apiece in singles and doubles.

In a 5-4 win at Knox College on Sept. 9, Frankel won 6-1, 6-1 at No. 1 singles and teamed with Lindsay Holsen (Oconomowoc, Wis./Oconomowoc) for an 8-1 win at No. 1 doubles.

In a 9-0 win at Monmouth College on Sept. 10, Frankel won 6-1, 6-2 in singles and was an 8-1 winner in doubles. Frankel then capped her week with two more wins later the same day. In a 9-0 victory at Illinois College, Frankel posted a 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 1 singles and an 8-2 victory at No. 1 doubles.

The three Midwest Conference victories moved Lawrence to 3-1 in the league and 3-2 overall. Lawrence returns to action on Thursday when it travels to Marian University.

The Week Ahead: September 12-18

APPLETON, Wis. — The Lawrence University volleyball team opens the home portion of its schedule on Wednesday by hosting a pair of highly touted opponents. UW-Stevens Point enters Wednesday’s match at Alexander Gymnasium ranked 15th, and Oshkosh is just out of the top 25.

LU Sports-VikingVolleyball-PMS294VOLLEYBALL (4-5)

Opponent: Lawrence Quad — Lawrence vs. No. 15 UW-Stevens Point (9-0); Lawrence vs. UW-Oshkosh (8-2)

When and Where: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 5:30 p.m. vs. Stevens Point, 7:30 p.m. vs. Oshkosh. Both matches at Alexander Gymnasium.

Webcast: Lawrence vs. UWSP, vs. UWO

Series: In a series that goes to 2002, UW-Stevens Point holds a 12-3 edge over the Vikings. The series with UW-Oshkosh goes back to 1981, the Titans are unbeaten against Lawrence at 23-0.

Last Meeting: Stevens Point defeated the Vikings 3-0 on Sept. 16, 2015. Oshkosh topped Lawrence 3-0 on Sept. 16, 2015.

Opponent: at Red Hawk Invitational — Lawrence vs. St. Mary’s, Lawrence vs. St. Catherine

When and Where: Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. vs. St. Mary’s, noon vs. St. Catherine’s at the Storzer Center.

Webcast: None.

Series: This is the first meeting with St. Mary’s (Minn.), and St. Catherine holds a 2-1 edge in a series that dates to 2001.

Last Meeting: St. Catherine defeated the Vikings 3-0 on Oct. 11, 2008.

Fast Fact: Lawrence split its matches at the UW-Oshkosh Pizza Hut Classic last weekend and picked up victories over Martin Luther and MSOE. Junior outside hitter Rachael Wuensch was named to the all-tournament team for the Vikings.

LU Sports-VikingSoccer-PMS294WOMEN’S SOCCER (0-4-0)

Opponent: Lawrence at Lakeland (1-3-0)

When and Where: Muskie Soccer Field, 4 p.m.

Webcast: None.

Series: In a series that dates to 1993, Lawrence has an 8-0-0 record against the Muskies.

Last Meeting: Lawrence defeated Lakeland 4-2 in 2015.

Opponent: Lawrence vs. North Park (0-3-0)

When and Where: Saturday, Sept. 17, 4 p.m., Ron Roberts Field at the Banta Bowl.

Webcast: Lawrence vs. North Park

Series: This is the first meeting between the teams.

Last Meeting: This is the first meeting between the teams.

Opponent: Lawrence at UW-Stevens Point (1-5-0)

When and Where: Sunday, Sept. 18, 2 p.m., Point Soccer Bowl.

Webcast: None.

Series: Lawrence holds an 11-6-1 advantage in the series that dates to the 1983 season.

Last Meeting: The Vikings defeated Stevens Point 2-0 on a pair of Ryan Berkley goals in the Banta Bowl in 2015.

Fast Fact: After having Patsy Kealey play all but 180 minutes in goal last season, the Vikings have already had three different players in net this season. North Park plays its home matches at the Holmgren Athletic Complex, named for former Green Bay Packers coach Mike Holmgren. Both Holmgren’s wife, Kathy, and his daughters attended North Park.

LU Sports-VikingSoccer-PMS294MEN’S SOCCER (1-3-0)

Opponent: Lawrence at Edgewood (3-2-0)

When and Where: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m., Breese Stevens Field, Madison, Wis.

Webcast: Lawrence at Edgewood

Series: In a series that started in 1991, Edgewood holds a 12-4-1 edge.

Last Meeting: The teams played to a scoreless overtime tie in 2014.

Opponent: Lawrence vs. UW-Platteville

When and Where: Saturday, Sept. 17, 2 p.m., Ron Roberts Field at the Banta Bowl.

Webcast: Lawrence vs. UW-Platteville

Series: UW-Platteville has an 8-3-0 lead in the series that dates to 1986.

Last Meeting: Lawrence defeated the Pioneers 2-1 in 2003.

Fast Fact: The Vikings scored their first goals of the season in a 3-0 win over Coe at the Associated College of the Midwest Showcase this past Sunday. One just isn’t enough for Jack Blodgett, who scored a pair of goals in a match for the second time in his career. Senior goalkeeper Joe Krivit recorded career shutout No. 14 Sunday against Coe. He’s four shy of tying the career record of 18 held by Lawrence Hall of Famer Dan Dreyfus.

LU Sports-VikingTennis-PMS294WOMEN’S TENNIS (3-2, 3-1 MWC)

Opponent: Lawrence at Marian

When and Where: Thursday, Sept. 15, 5 p.m., Buttermilk Creek Park, Fond du Lac, Wis.

Last Meeting: Lawrence defeated the Sabres 6-3 in 2015.

Opponent: Lawrence vs. Lake Forest (2-2)

When and Where: Sunday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m., Lawrence Courts.

Last Meeting: Lawrence defeated the Sabres 6-3 in 2015.

Opponent: Lawrence vs. Beloit (0-3)

When and Where: Sunday, Sept. 18, 3 p.m., Lawrence Courts.

Last Meeting: Lawrence defeated the Bucs 6-3 in 2015.

Fast Fact: The Vikings had successful swing through the Land of Lincoln with three wins last weekend in Illinois. Lawrence defeated Knox 5-4 and then swept Monmouth 9-0 and Illinois College 9-0. Alicia Lex put together a pair of golden sets in a 6-0, 6-0 singles win at Monmouth. Lex won all 48 points played in the match.

 

Lawrence tennis fires shutout at Lady Blues

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — The Lawrence University women’s tennis team dropped just one set Saturday on its way to a 9-0 Midwest Conference pounding of Illinois College.

Lawrence (3-2, 3-1 MWC) swept the three doubles matches and was led by Alexis Shannon and El Goblirsch, who posted an 8-0 win at No. 3 doubles.

The Vikings picked up three 6-0, 6-0 singles victories as Katie Frankel at No. 1, Lindsay Holsen at No. 2 and Katie Nottberg at No. 6 all won without dropping a game.

Shannon won at No. 3, Goblirsch rallied to win at No. 4 and Alicia Lex was a straight-sets winner at No. 5.

Lawrence University 9, Illinois College 0

Singles competition
1. Katie Frankel (LU) def. Sally Kate Hixson (IC) 6-0, 6-0
2. Lindsay Holsen (LU) def. Lena Reed (IC) 6-0, 6-0
3. Alexis Shannon (LU) def. Jovanna Chavez (IC) 6-4, 7-6
4. El Goblirsch (LU) def. Lisa Noggle (IC) 4-6, 6-1, 1-0 (10-2)
5. Alicia Lex (LU) def. Madelyn Deardorff (IC) 6-1, 6-4
6. Katie Nottberg (LU) def. Kitty Justice (IC) 6-0, 6-0

Doubles competition
1. Katie Frankel/Lindsay Holsen (LU) def. Jovanna Chavez/Sally Kate Hixson (IC) 8-2
2. Annie Harincar/Katie Nottberg (LU) def. Lisa Noggle/Lena Reed (IC) 8-3
3. Alexis Shannon/El Goblirsch (LU) def. Madelyn Deardorff/Sara Timberlake (IC) 8-0