The 32nd-ranked Hope College women's tennis team saw its postseason run conclude on Friday morning in St. Louis, falling 4–0 to defending national champion and #3-ranked Washington University in St. Louis in the NCAA Tournament Second Round.
The MIAA regular-season and tournament champion Flying Dutch close their season at 17–8.
Hope battled through a tough doubles slate against one of the nation's elite, with WashU securing the opening point behind commanding wins at No. 2 and No. 3. In singles, the Bears' depth showed early, taking straight-set victories at Nos. 1, 4, and 6 to clinch the match before the remaining courts could finish. Several Flying Dutch players were positioned deep in competitive third sets or late-match pushes when play was halted.
Doubles:
1: Sophia Grzesiak/Amanda Lopykinski (HC) vs. Eleanor Archer/Caitlin Bui (WSHU), 2-4, UF
2: Eliana Hanna/Ally Lin (WSHU) def. Hadley Krygeir/Kaitlyn Stievater (HC), 6-0
3: Sam Slowik/Lily Brecknock (WSHU) def. Jana Beier/Madison Wei (HC), 6-1
Singles:
1: Eliana Hanna (WSHU) def. Amanda Lopykinski (HC), 6-2, 6-4
2: Hadley Krygier (HC) vs. Eleanor Archer (WSHU), 6-4, 3-6, UF
3: Jana Beier (HC) vs. Caitlin Bui (WSHU), 4-6, 0-5, UF
4: Ally Lin (WSHU) def. Sophia Grzesiak (HC), 6-2, 6-2
5: Kaitlyn Stievater (HC) vs. Amber Edmonds (WSHU), 0-6, 4-5, UF
6: Nina Moravek (WSHU) def. Mallory Matthews (HC), 6-0, 6-1
