The UNI women’s tennis squad hit the road over the weekend to face off against UW Whitewater and the Milwaukee Panthers.

On Friday, March 8, UNI battled against the Milwaukee Panthers, getting shot down 6-1 in seven matches.

Claudia Toledo held the single win for the Panthers after beating Nicole Clark of Milwaukee, 6-3,6-1 in two matches at the two-spot for the Panthers.

In her first start for the purple and gold, freshman Davi Patterson fell short 7-6, 4-0, 6-3 at the number six singles spot.

At the number four singles spot, Daisy Philips went to the tie breaker set before falling short 2-6, 6-0, 6-2 to Agata Jurczak.

Daisy Phillips and Olivia Fain earned a 6-3 victory in the doubles.

On the Saturday, March 9, the tennis team would headed to Wisconsin Whitewater with victory in mind.

After coming off a rough match at Milwaukee, UNI bounced back with a 7-0 performance in singles and doubles over the Warhawks.

Harri Proudfoot defeated Paige Nierman 6-2,7-5 at the number three singles spot for UNI.

Valentina Caro worked hard for a win at the number five singles spot, defeating Elisa Ha 6-2, 1-6, 1-0 (11-9).

Proudfoot and Caro competed in doubles together on Saturday, winning easily 6-1.

In their next match, the Panthers will take on the Drake Bulldogs at home on Friday, April 5, starting conference play.

After Drake, UNI will face off against Missouri State and Valparaiso before the Missouri Valley Conference tournament, starting Friday, April 26.