DES MOINES, Iowa – Missouri Western Women's Tennis faced off against opponents from all over the region at the Drake Invitational in Des Moines on Friday. The Drake Invitational is a three-day tournament-style event and is the Griffons' first competition of the 2018 season.
 
The Griffons faced some stiff competition in Des Moines, as none were able to move on in the winner's bracket.
 
RESULTS:
 
SINGLES
Sarah Wilcox (Creighton) def. Joanna Abreu Roman (MWSU) 6-0, 6-3
Olivia Fain (Northern Iowa) def. Ciarra Gilmore (MWSU) 6-4, 6-2
Meredith Benson (Creighton) def. Federica Salmaso (MWSU) 6-1, 1-0
Justine Linscott (Nebraska-Omaha) def. Mireia Birosta 6-2, 6-3
Nylund/Aly (South Dakota) def. Gilmore/Strom (MWSU) 8-3
 
DOUBLES
Benson/Falkner (Creighton/Augustana) def. Roman/Birosta (MWSU) 8-5
Merrick/Fain (Northern Iowa) def. Salmoso/Krivickaite (MWSU/Upper Iowa) 8-5
 
 
For an updated schedule of Saturday's matches and results, view the attached bracket.