Trojans Collect First Spring Victory Against IU Kokomo

GREENTOWN, Ind. – The Trojans defeated IU Kokomo (3-7) in a tight 4-3 decision on Thursday night at the Howard County Tennis Complex in Greentown, Indiana.

Taylor came out strong in singles after earning the doubles point to begin the match at the Indoor season. IU Kokomo was short one player, allowing Taylor a victory in singles and an advantage in the doubles portion.

After dropping No. 2 doubles, Taylor needed a victory on No. 1 and a tight match unfolded. Anna Stone and Maddy Fuqua pulled out a tense 7-5 victory to give the Trojans the vital doubles point.

Needing to win two of the five remaining singles Taylor got a victory from Evy Danemayer on singles No. 3 as the sophomore won 6-1, 6-2 in dominant fashion. Stone delivered the decisive point at No. 4, after dropping the first set Stone won set two 6-1 to set up a tiebreaker. The junior won 10-7 to get the victory, her fourth of the season.

Fuqua also went to a tiebreaker before falling on No. 1 singles, while Ellie Schaufelberger battled to a tight defeat on No. 2 singles to see the final score at the slimmest of margins.

Taylor (4-5) continues it spring season with a road matchup against DePauw (3-7) on Tuesday, March 17th at 5:00 pm, before beginning Crossroads League action against No. 23 Bethel (2-0) on Saturday, March 21st at home.