Cajuns Women’s Tennis Defeats Xavier At Home, 4-1

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LAFAYETTE, La. – The Ragin' Cajuns women's tennis team notched a 4-1 win over in-state opponent Xavier (La.) on a cold and windy Wednesday at Cajun Courts.

"I'm really proud of the girls effort today," head coach Greg Harkins said. "The conditions were very challenging, and the girls really played tough. It was nice to be back at home. Today was a taking care of business kind of day. The matches were close, and I thought the girls did a good job of finishing it out."

After falling behind 1-0 to the Gold Nuggets (1-2), Louisiana (3-2) picked up four straight points to clinch the match. Sophomore Melissa Burckhartt was first off for the Cajuns defeating local native Brion Flowers 6-0, 6-3 on court three.

Freshman Julie Cremers put the Ragin' Cajuns in front 2-1 with her 6-3, 6-1 win on court four, while Juliette Clement pulled the Cajuns within a point of clinching at the No.5 spot gutting out a 6-3, 7-5 decision against Simone-Alyse Ewell.

Nicole Breaux clinched the match on court two defeating Kourtney Howell 6-4, 6-3.

The Cajuns are back in action on Saturday at 2 p.m. as they travel to Jonesboro, Ark. To face conference foe Arkansas State. After the Red Wolves match, the Ragin' Cajuns heads home to host Texas A&M – Corpus Christi at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

For more information on Ragin' Cajuns women's tennis follow the squad on twitter @CajunW10ns.

Louisiana 4, Xavier (La.) 1

Singles competition
1. Nour Abbes (XULA) def. Nelo Phiri (UL) retired
2. Nicole Breaux (UL) def. Kourtney Howell (XULA) 6-4, 6-3
3. Melissa Burckhartt (UL) def. Brion Flowers (XULA) 6-0, 6-3
4. Julie Cremers (UL) def. Amber Brown (XULA) 6-3, 6-1
5. Juliette Clement (UL) def. Simone-Alyse Ewell (XULA) 6-3, 7-5
6. Eleanor Bradshaw (UL) vs. Brandi Nelson (XULA) 6-3, 3-6, 1-0, unfinished

Match Notes:
Xavier (La.) 1-2
Louisiana 3-2
T-2:14 A-64

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Cajuns Women’s Tennis Defeats Xavier At Home, 4-1

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