Box Score HAYS, Kan. – The Washburn women's tennis team picked up another win to add to its perfect MIAA start Wednesday, defeating Fort Hays State 8-1.

The Ichabods took an early 2-1 lead after doubles play, with the No. 1 and No. 2 teams winning out over the Tigers. Alexis Czapinski and Logan Morrissey moved to 8-1 on the year in No. 1 doubles, while the No. 2 team of Jacqueline Engelbrecht and Alysha Nowacki moved to 6-3.

In singles action the Ichabods shined, sweeping slots 1-6 to win the duals match 8-1. Alexis Czapinski scored the first decision in her No. 1 singles match, defeating Natalie Lubbers 6-2, 6-1. MaKenna Gonzales clinched it for the Ichabods out of the No. 6 slot, winning her match against Nicole Lubbers 6-4, 6-3.

Other Ichabod victories included freshman Alysha Nowacki, who was able to snap out of a three-match skid and win out of No. 4 singles, 6-4, 6-2. Madison Lysaught had the toughest match of the day, splitting two seven-game sets before ultimately winning her No. 5 singles match 7-5, 5-7, 10-4.

The now 7-2 Ichabods have one more match this week, continuing their road trip against Nebraska-Kearney. The Lopers are ranked No. 6 in the Central region, two spots ahead of the Ichabods. The match will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Singles Competition:
1. Czapinski,Alexis (WU) def. Lubbers,Natalie (FHSU) 6-2, 6-1
2. Morrissey,Logan (WU) def. Jimenez-Lendinez,L. (FHSU) 6-4, 6-4
3. Engelbrecht,Jacqueli (WU) def. Moyers,Macy (FHSU) 6-1, 6-3
4. Nowacki,Alysha (WU) def. Ediger,Ellea (FHSU) 6-4, 6-2
5. Lysaught,Madison (WU) def. Lindell,Lauren (FHSU) 7-5, 5-7, 10-4
6. Gonzales,MaKenna (WU) def. Lubbers,Nicole (FHSU) 6-4, 6-3

Doubles Competition:
1. Czapinski,Alexis/Morrissey,Logan (WU) def. Lubbers,Natalie/Ediger,Ellea (FHSU) 8-2
2. Engelbrecht,Jacqueli/Nowacki,Alysha (WU) def. Lindell,Lauren/Moyers,Macy (FHSU) 8-4
3. Lubbers,Nicole/Jimenez-Lendinez,L. (FHSU) def. Gonzales,MaKenna/Burr,Ally (WU) 8-3