EUGENE, Ore. – The Gonzaga women's tennis team began its fourth fall event today at the Duck Invitational.

In doubles, Norhan Hesham/Lia Espinal defeated Washington State in an exciting tiebreaker and Hesham/Savannah Johnson won their match 6-3 against Boise State. Johnson then paired up with a WSU athlete, defeating another Bronco duo, 7-5.

Facing Seattle in singles on Friday, Espinal and Johnson each fell in straight sets. Espinal's bout was hard-fought, with her Redhawk opponent surviving 7-5, 6-4. Hesham came out on top over Seattle in her singles match, 6-4, 6-1.

Up next: The Bulldogs will continue the three-day Duck Invitational, hosted by the University of Oregon at the Student Tennis Center. Matches can be streamed here.

11/1 Results:
Doubles:

Norhan Hesham/Lia Espinal def. Hania Abouelsaad/Martina Markov (WSU), 7-6 (6)

Norhan Hesham/Savannah Johnson def. Lorelyz Maruffo/Ryan Kershner (BSU), 6-3

Savannah Johnson (GU)/Madhumitha Satishbabu (WSU) def. Paula Schaeffer/Masa Viriant (BSU), 7-5

Singles:
Norhan Hesham def. Liliya Dimova (Seattle) 6-4, 6-1

Daria Nazarenko (Seattle) def. Lia Espinal 7-5, 6-4 

Natalia Michta (Seattle) def. Savannah Johnson 6-0, 6-2