ALLENDALE – The Grand Valley State women's tennis team improved to 2-0 in GLIAC play after defeating Daveport 6-1 Saturday (Mar. 23) evening at Premier Athletic and Tennis Club. The Lakers improved to 7-6 on the season.
 
GVSU claimed the doubles point with wins at No. 2 and No. 3 doubles. Vasileia Griva and Rachel Sam tallied a 6-2 win at No. 2 doubles. Estefania Hernandez and Vale Mozas recorded a 6-4 win at No. 3 doubles. Taylor Barrett and Neus Ramos dropped a 3-6 decision at the top doubles position. 
 
In singles action, Taylor Barrett claimed a 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 three-set win at the top singles position. Anna Soteras tallied a dominant 6-1, 6-0 straight set at No. 2 singles. Neus Ramos posted a 6-1, 6-3 straight set win at No. 4 singles. Estefania Hernandez recorded a 6-2, 6-1 straight set win at No. 5 singles, while Vale Mozas added a dominant 6-0, 6-2 win at No. 6 singles. Rachel Sam dropped a tough 5-7, 6-4, 6-7 three-set decision at No. 3 singles.
 
The Lakers will return to the courts next weekend when they host Southwest Baptist in a nonconference match on Friday, March 29^th at 12:00 PM at Premier Athletic and Tennis Club. GVSU will then travel to face Ferris State on Saturday, March 30^th at 10:00 AM.