Huskers Defeat Red Raiders, Advance to Semifinals at Big 12 ChampionshipsHuskers Defeat Red Raiders, Advance to Semifinals at Big 12 Championships
Women's Tennis

Huskers Defeat Red Raiders, Advance to Semifinals at Big 12 Championships

Austin, Texas--- The No. 36 Nebraska women's tennis team defeated the No. 75 Texas Tech Red Raiders, 4-0, in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Championships on Friday, April 30, in Austin, Texas. With the win, the Huskers improved their record to 21-4 on the year, and will play No. 18 Texas in the semifinals tomorrow at 3 p.m.

In doubles, Mary Weatherholt and Jennifer Holmberg (NU) won at the No. 3 spot, while Madeleine Geibert and Stefanie Weinstein (NU) came out on top at the No. 1 spot to clinch the doubles point.

In singles, the Huskers collected victories from Wiveca Swarting, Weinstein, and Janine Weinreich. All three players won in straight sets.

The Huskers will take on the No. 18 Texas Longhorns in the semifinal round of the Big 12 Championship on Saturday, May 1, at 3 p.m.

Full Results
NU 4, TTU 0
Doubles
1. Madeleine Geibert/Stefanie Weinstein (NU) def. Kelsy Garland/Natalie Leitch (TTU) 8-2
2. Janine Weinreich/Wiveca Swarting (NU) vs. Sandra Dynka/Elizabeth Ullathorne (TTU)
3. Mary Weatherhold/Jennifer Holmberg (NU) def. Stefanie Peana/Caroline Starck (TTU) 8-5
Singles
1. Madeleine Geibert (NU) vs. Sandra Dynka (TTU)
2. Mary Weatherholt (NU) vs. Natalie Leitch (TTU)
3. Wiveca Swarting (NU) def. Kelsy Garland (TTU) 6-3, 6-1
4. Stefanie Weinstein (NU) def. Elizabeth Ullathorne (TTU) 6-3, 6-4
5. Janine Weinreich (NU) def. Caroline Starck (TTU) 6-3, 6-4
6. Jennifer Holmberg (NU) vs. Lorena Aviles (TTU)
Order of Finish: Doubles (1, 3) Singles (3, 5, 4)