January 30, 1999

Columbia, Mo. -- The Missouri Womens Tennis team began their spring season with a win over Northern Iowa. The Tigers defeated the Panthers 5-4. Last year Northern Iowa defeated Missouri 7-2.

Freshman Biljana Pawlowa had a good day for the Tigers. She defeated Heather Mowery in a straight set win at the No. 1 position. However, it was junior Joni Jordan that clinched the win for the Tigers, defeating Amie Crowley in three sets.

We are improved, but we still have a long way to go. I am pleased the girls won, but we did not play particularly well and made this a lot tougher than it had to be. We will be spending a lot of time on doubles before our next match," said Tiger Head Coach Blake Starkey.

Results:

Singles:

No. 1 - Biljana Pawlowa def. Heather Mowery, 6-2, 6-3

No. 2 - Melanie Becker def. Jelena Kocergin, 6-4, 6-4

No. 3 - Kendra Lindeman def. Andrea Friedman, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4

No. 4 - Joni Jordan def. Amie Crowley, 6-7(5), 7-5, 6-2

No. 5 - Julie Thomas def. Candida Rodriguez, 6-2, 6-3

No. 6 - Caitlin Thompson def. Lisa Shanley, 6-0, 6-1

Doubles:

No.1 - Pawlowa/Thompson def. Becker/Lindeman, 8-3

No. 2 - Mowery/Rodriguez def. Kocergin/ Jordan, 8-6

No. 3 - Crowley/Shanley def. Friedman/Thomas, 8-6