FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – For the first time this season, the Northern Arizona women's tennis team has moved above .500 after a 6-1 victory over Eastern Washington. NAU remains a perfect 4-0 in the Big Sky and overall 7-6 this season.

"I like the way our team is starting to adjust and belive in themselves," said head coach Kim Bruno. "We are competing but we still have work to do. We have not even scratched the surface of how good we can be so we have to keep working at it."

There were tight matches throughout courts one through three in singles but the bottom of NAU's lineup stepped up big solidifying the win for Northern Arizona. Marta Lewandowska dominated her match at the No. 4 position with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Erin Blessing to give NAU its first win in singles. Sara Brown continues to impress on court six with her third straight win in singles, defeating Carolina Lopez 6-3, 6-2. Jordan Denesik won her sixth straight match in singles with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Katrina Domingo.

"I expect that kind of performance from our four through six players," said Bruno. "We need them to step up and they have a lot of potential so for them to rise to the occasion and perform well is huge for us."

Hailey Rochin got back to her winning ways on court two with a 7-5, 6-2 victory over Dani Young. The Lumberjacks final win of the day came from Emelia Box defeating Rachel Swindell. After struggling in the first set losing 6-2, Box regrouped and stormed back to take the last two sets 6-4, 10-6.

The 'Jacks won their third straight doubles point with victories on courts one and two to take the early 1-0 lead in the match. Johanna Vang and Lewandowska took down Janaya Smith and Katrina Domingo 6-1 giving the Lumberjacks its first win of the day. Emelia Box and Rochin sealed the doubles point for NAU with a 6-4 win to take the early 1-0 lead.

The Lumberjacks will be back in action this Friday, March 27, with another home match against conference opponent Weber State. Play will begin at 11 a.m. at Continental Country Club.

Results

Doubles

1. Johanna Vang/Marta Lewandowska (NAU) def.
2. Hailey Rochin/Emelia Box (NAU) def.
3. Jordan Denesik/Livia Hollosy (NAU) vs.

Singles

1. Janaya Smith (EWU) def. Johanna Vang (NAU) 3-6, 6-3, 6-3
2. Hailey Rochin (NAU) def. Dani Young (EU) 7-5, 6-2
3. Emelia Box (NAU) def. Rachel Swindell (EWU) 2-6, 6-4, 10-4
4. Marta Lewandowska (NAU) def. Erin Blessing (EWU) 6-1, 6-2
5. Jordan Denesik (NAU) def. Katrina Domingo (EWU) 6-3, 7-5
6. Sara Brown (NAU) def. Carolina Lopez (EWU) 6-3, 6-2