GREENWOOD, Ind. – Facing their first ranked foe in over a month, the No. 37 women's tennis team was up to the challenge, downing the No. 25-ranked Tiffin Dragons by a score of 4-2.
 
The Hounds, who came into the matchup 6-5, played the ultimate spoiler in the afternoon battle, handing the Dragons just their second loss of the season, the only other team to best them being Embry-Riddle. UIndy, in what was described as a "strategic victory" by Head Coach Malik Tabet, douched the fire of the Dragons' 17-game win streak heading into the bout.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Doubles was as tight as it has been all year, with all three affairs being sent to tiebreak. Tyffaine Pais and Ana Hollweg, the youth movement, down at court three found victory. At the top it was upset city as the un-ranked duo of Maissane Aik and Maria Fiacan got the job done versus the No. 29-ranked pair of Maeva Maxch and Anaelle Lepinay.
 
With a lead, the Hounds cooked the Dragons in singles. Pais and Fiacan both secured straight-set wins, while Tiffin secured their own wins at No. 1 and No. 4. The defining moment came from Benedetta Sensi, who is no stranger to physical matches, came out in a comeback victory at court three to secure the win. Valentin Colin was beaten to the punch by minutes, holding control in her match at No. 6.
 
UP NEXT
The final – regular season – home match is here and that means senior day is here as well. With the McKendree Bearcats in town, the Hounds will celebrate their seniors and hopefully pick up their fourth-straight win. The action is set to take place in Greenwood, Ind. at the Center Grove High School tennis facilities. Senior day approximately will start at 11:30 a.m. with tennis to follow at noon.