GREELEY, Colo. – In just their second Big Sky match of the season, the Northern Arizona women's tennis team extended its winning streak in conference play to two after a 5-2 victory over Northern Colorado. With the win, the Lumberjacks improve to 5-6 on the season.

"Great win for us today," said head coach Kim Bruno. "The Bears came out very tough and we had to fight for every point but that is what we did. It was good to see different players step up today to get the win."

The Lumberjacks won their second doubles point in the last three matches with wins on courts one and two, giving NAU the early 1-0 lead.

"We started out playing better in doubles today," said Bruno. "It felt good for our players to come out and solidify the doubles point quickly."

Johanna Vang and Marta Lewandowska picked up their second win together in doubles play with a 6-1 win over Beth Coton and Courtney Schulte. NAU's Hailey Rochin and Emelia Box followed Vang and Lewandowska's lead with a 6-2 win over Lea Krajcovicova and Chrissie Hoolahan on court two to seal the doubles point.

Vang continued her exceptional play throughout the day with a win at the No. 1 position over Krajcovicova. After a gritty 7-5 win in the first set, Vang dominated the second set with a 6-0 win. Sara Brown picked up her first win of the season in singles play on court six with a commanding 6-2, 6-1 win over Marissa Baca.

Rochin won her third straight match in singles on court two over Hoolahan 1-6, 7-6 (8), 7-6 (4). Clinching the match for the Lumberjacks was Lewandowska on court four going unbeaten on the day. Lewandowska faced Hilary Walters-West in a tough three-set match as Walters-West took the 1-0 lead winning the first set 6-4 but Lewandowska bounced back taking the final two sets 6-2, 6-3 for her fifth win in singles this season.

NAU now has the rest of the week off before returning home next Tuesday, Mar. 24, for its first Big Sky match at home this season against Idaho State.

Results

Doubles

1. Johanna Vang/Marta Lewandowska (NAU) def. Beth Coton/Courtney Schulte (UNC) 6-1
2. Hailey Rochin/Emelia Box (NAU) def. Lea Krajcovicova/Chrissie Hoolahan (UNC) 6-2
3. Jordan Denesik/Sara Maria Spruch (NAU) vs. Hilary Walters-West/Marissa Baca (UNC) 4-4 Unfinished

Singles

1. Johanna Vang (NAU) def. Lea Krajcovicova (UNC) 7-5, 6-0
2. Hailey Rochin (NAU) def. Chrissie Hoolahan (UNC) 1-6, 7-6 (8), 7-6 (4)
3. Beth Coton (UNC) def. Emelia Box (NAU) 6-2, 6-2
4. Marta Lewandowska (NAU) def. Hilary Walters-West (UNC) 4-6, 6-2, 6-3
5. Courtney Schulte (UNC) def. Jordan Denesik (NAU) 6-7, 6-2, 6-4
6. Sara Brown (NAU) def. Marissa Baca (UNC) 6-2, 6-1