ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - Griffon tennis (4-11, 1-7 MIAA) fell to the Emporia State Hornets (8-8, 3-3 MIAA) on a windy Thursday afternoon at Noyes Tennis Court.
 
Missouri Western started the match on a strong note by winning a pair of doubles matches and securing the point. Cristina Granero Boj and Elena Rey Garcia emerged victorious against Yuliya Klimova and Anastasia Pesic, winning 6-4. At the same time, Celia Castaño Malnero and Johanna Priedite achieved a close 7-5 victory over Pela Conde and Lille Bizouerne.
 
In singles play, the Griffons hit a roadblock as Emporia secured five victories to win the match. Granero Boj was the lone winner for Western, defeating Giovanna Ferreira 6-2, 6-4 in No. 1 singles.
 
MoWest will return to action at the Noyes Tennis Courts on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. to face Northwest Missouri State, with Ellie Messenger being recognized on Senior Day.