‘Cats tripped up in lengthy battle in Stephenville

STEPHENVILLE, Texas – The ACU women's tennis team faced off against WAC foe Sam Houston on Sunday, falling 5-2 in a match that lasted more than six hours. 
 
INSIDE THE MATCH:

• Host: Tarleton
• Site: Stephenville, Texas
• Location: Potishman-Lard Tennis Courts

 
HOW IT HAPPENED: 

• Andrea Guerrero and Maryjoe Crisologo teamed up for a 6-1 win in the third doubles flight, but the Bearkats answered with a win on Court 2. 
• Allison Stewart and Sylvia Viljoen continue to play well together in doubles, as the duo picked up a win in the top flight to clinch the first point of the day. 
• Sam Houston came away with a victory in the fifth singles flight to even the score, but ACU retook the lead when Viljoen wrapped up the third flight with a 6-4, 6-2 victory. 
• ACU would get no closer on Sunday, however, as the Bearkats responded with four straight points to take the match. 

 
UP NEXT: 

• The Wildcats close out the regular season on April 16 with a home match against Tarleton in the final tune-up ahead of the Western Athletic Conference Championships.