Sunday, September 28
Pullman, WA
Gonzaga University
vs
Cougar Classic
Women’s Tennis Wrap Up Cougar Classic with Strong Performances
9/28/2025 6:04:00 PM | Women's Tennis
The Zags continue the fall season on Oct. 3 in Tulsa
PULLMAN, Wash. – Gonzaga women's tennis closed out the final day of the Washington State Cougar Classic today with several hard-fought battles and a strong finish in doubles play.
In singles action, Rose Hayes bounced back after dropping the opening set to earn a gritty three-set win over Montana's Kelsey Phillips, 2-6, 6-1, 6-3. Hayes' resilience stood out in a weekend where she showed grit and determination.
Teammates Ella Nielsen and Madeline MacNeille both came up short against tough Portland opponents. Nielsen fell to Alaia Rubio, 6-2, 6-2, while MacNeille battled in a competitive second set before dropping a 6-2, 7-5 match to Maria Galatescu. Brooke Bittner battled but came up short against Montana's Meghan Anand, 6-3, 6-0.
The Bulldogs ended the day on a high note in doubles. The pairing of Hayes and Bittner edged out Montana's Phillips and Anand in a nail-biting tiebreaker, 8-7 (6). The victory gave Gonzaga a strong closing highlight to the weekend. Meanwhile, Nielsen and MacNeille came up short in their match, falling 8-4 to Portland's Rubio and Galatescu.
The Zags built great momentum in Pullman and are excited to keep it going through the fall season.
In singles action, Rose Hayes bounced back after dropping the opening set to earn a gritty three-set win over Montana's Kelsey Phillips, 2-6, 6-1, 6-3. Hayes' resilience stood out in a weekend where she showed grit and determination.
Teammates Ella Nielsen and Madeline MacNeille both came up short against tough Portland opponents. Nielsen fell to Alaia Rubio, 6-2, 6-2, while MacNeille battled in a competitive second set before dropping a 6-2, 7-5 match to Maria Galatescu. Brooke Bittner battled but came up short against Montana's Meghan Anand, 6-3, 6-0.
The Bulldogs ended the day on a high note in doubles. The pairing of Hayes and Bittner edged out Montana's Phillips and Anand in a nail-biting tiebreaker, 8-7 (6). The victory gave Gonzaga a strong closing highlight to the weekend. Meanwhile, Nielsen and MacNeille came up short in their match, falling 8-4 to Portland's Rubio and Galatescu.
The Zags built great momentum in Pullman and are excited to keep it going through the fall season.
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