EAST LANSING, Mich. -- A tight win in No. 3 doubles lifted the No. 7 Wildcats over the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday. Northwestern moves to 10-1 on the season and 7-0 in Big Ten play, tying their seven regular season Big Ten wins in the 2018-19 season.
Clarissa Hand improved to 9-1 on the season from the No. 3 singles spot after cruising past her opponent in two sets, winning 6-2 and 6-2.
Briana Crowley picked up a win from the four-spot, beating her opponent in two sets (6-3, 6-4).
Hannah McColgan picked up her fourth consecutive win from the No. 6 singles spot, cruising past her opponent in two sets (6-2, 6-1).
In doubles, Clarissa Hand and Maria Shusharina were forced to win a seventh set in a tight contest at No. 3 doubles (7-5) to seal the win for the Wildcats. Christina Hand and Briana Crowley also won their matchup at No. 2 doubles (6-3) to complete the point to make the final score 4-3 in favor of the 'Cats.
Chicago's Big Ten Team will stay in Michigan for a Sunday meet against the No. 26 Michigan Wolverines in Ann Arbor. The meet will start at 10 a.m. CT.
Tennis Match Results
#7 Northwestern vs Michigan State
Mar 6, 2021 at Evanston, Ill.
Northwestern 4, Michigan State 3
Singles
1. Mary Lewis (MSU) def. Maria Shusharina (NU) 6-2, 6-2
2. Lauren Lemonds (MSU) def. Julie Byrne (NU) 5-7, 3-6
3. Clarissa Hand (NU) def. Samantha Memije (MSU) 6-2, 6-2
4. Briana Crowley (NU) def. Nicole Stephens (MSU) 6-3, 6-4
5. Ayshe Can (MSU) def. Caroline Pozo (NU) 2-6, 6-7
6. Hannah McColgan (NU) def. Tia Makherjee (MSU) 6-2, 6-1
Doubles
1. Lauren Lemonds/Nicole Stephens (MSU) vs. Julie Byrne/Hannah McColgan (NU) 3-6
2. Christina Hand/Briana Crowley (NU) def. Samantha Memije/Ayshe Can (MSU) 6-3
3. Clarissa Hand/Maria Shusharina (NU) def. Tia Makherjee/Jennifer Timontin (MSU) 7-5