ALLENDALE - The Grand Valley State women's team improved to 5-3 on the season after defeating Northwood 6-1 Saturday (Feb. 24) at Premier Athletic and Tennis Club.

GVSU swept doubles action to claim the doubles point. Taylor Barrett and Neus Ramos tallied a 6-1 win at the top doubles position. Vasileia Griva and Rachel Sam posted a 6-2 win at No. 2 doubles. Vale Mozas and Estefania Hernandez claimed a 6-1 win at No. 3 doubles.

In singles play, Vasileia Griva claimed a 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 three-set victory at the top singles position. Anna Soteras tallied a 7-5, 6-1 straight set win at No. 3 singles. Neus Ramos posted a 6-4, 6-3 straight set win at No. 4 singles. Estefania Hernandez recorded a dominant 6-2, 6-2 straight set win at No. 5 singles. Vale Mozas added a 6-3, 7-5 straight set win at No. 6 singles. Taylor Barrett dropped a tough 6-4, 3-6, 3-6 decision at No. 2 singles.

The Lakers will return to the courts when they travel to California to take on Azusa Pacific on Monday, March 4th. First serve is set for 2:30 PM.