Hawkeyes Compete at Spartan Invitational

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The University of Iowa women’s tennis team continued its fall season at the Spartan Invitational, taking on competition from Michigan State, DePaul and Eastern Michigan.

In doubles, Barbora Pokorna and Nikita Vishwase teamed up to claim a victory, defeating Eastern Michigan’s Regina Mendez and Kseniia Saenko, 6-3.

In singles play, Ellie Blackford of Michigan State defeated Pokorna 6-4, 6-2. Amara Brahmbhatt, also from Michigan State, won against Vishwase in straight sets, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3. Helin Alvarez from DePaul edged out Jessica Matthews after a three-set battle, 2-6, 6-3, 6-3.

The Hawkeyes will continue singles and doubles play tomorrow, beginning at 9 a.m. (CT).

Doubles Results
Barbora Pokorna/Nikita Vishwase (Iowa) def. Regina Mendez/Kseniia Saenko (Eastern Michigan): 6-3

Singles Results
Ellie Blackford (Michigan State) def. Barbora Pokorna (Iowa): 6-4, 6-2
Amara Brahmbhatt (Michigan State) def. Nikita Vishwase (Iowa): 7-6 (7-4), 6-3
Helin Alvarez (DePaul) def. Jessica Matthews (Iowa): 2-6, 6-3, 6-3