WTEN: Zags Defeat Georgetown, 5-2

Sunday, January 14

Washington, DC

1 p.m.

Gonzaga University

Georgetown

1/14/2024 5:23:00 PM | Women's Tennis

Box Score

Gonzaga opens up home competition on Jan. 19

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Gonzaga women's tennis team opened the 2024 spring season on the road with a 5-2 win over Georgetown.

GU swept the singles competition, winning all five matches that played out. In the No. 1 spot, Emily Robertson defeated Avantika Willy, 6-2, 6-0. Kianna Oda played in the third spot and had a three set battle. She came out on top 6-4, 6-7, 7-6, over Tatiana Zelenko.

In the No. 4 spot, Tiegan Aitken also went to three sets and won 7-6. 2-6, 6-3 over Morgan Coburn. Ella Nielsen competed at No. 5 and won in straight-sets over Ashley Kennedy, 6-1, 7-6. Rounding out singles competition was Caroline Wernli at No. 6 as she defeated Paige Gilbert, 6-2, 6-3. Rose Hayes also competed at the No. 3 spot and won the first set, 6-2 and was ahead 2-1 in the second until she had to retire the match,

The Zags started the day with doubles with Hayes and Aitken claiming a victory in the No. 2 position, 6-4. Oda and Robertson teamed up at No. 1 and dropped a close 6-4 match. Brooke Bittner and Lia Espinal battled together at No. 3 and fell 6-2.

Up Next: Gonzaga travels back home to play Montana this Friday, Jan. 19. The match begins at 4 p.m. in the Stevens Center Live stats and video coverage can be found at GoZags.com.