The Match... The Northwestern College women's tennis team begins its spring season with a non-conference match against Buena Vista this weekend in Sioux City, Iowa. Friday's action will begin with all three doubles matches at 4pm. 

Northwestern is 0-1 this year, losing to Mount Marty last fall. Buena Vista is 2-7 so far this season with all nine matches held in the fall.

All-Time...The Raiders lead the rivalry 10-4, dating back to the 2009 season. Northwestern has won two straight in the rivalry, last defeating the Beavers 5-2 in the fall of 2019. 

Scouting Buena Vista...
        Overall Record: 2-7, 1-6 conference (0-1 against GPAC teams)
        Head Coach: Dan Taylor (2nd year)
        Most Recently:
                -lost to Central 9-0 on Oct. 15
                -def. Nebraska Wesleyan 6-3 on Oct. 14
                -lost to Wartburg 9-0 on Oct. 12
        Top Players:
            Nicole Lange: 4-4
            Alexis Bruns: 3-6
            Gabrielle Kardell: 1-6
            Thanh Phung: 1-3
            Alexis McGinnis: 1-8
         Doubles:
                McGinnis / Lange: 3-3
                Bruns / Kardell: 1-2
                Bruns / Hannah Wutzke: 1-2
        
Northwestern Notes:
        Overall Record: 0-1
        Head Coach: Jamie DeJong (3rd year)
        Most Recently:
            -lost to Mount Marty 5-2, Sept. 15
            -competed at GPAC Individual Invite
        Top Players:
            -Jessica Wilson: 0-3 this year, 2-3 in 2020
            -Emma Montenegro: 0-3
            -Noelle Philippi: 0-3
        Doubles:
            Montenegro / Philippi: 1-1