Boilermakers Fall to Wildcats, 1-4

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The No. 60 Purdue women's tennis squad fell short, 1-4, against the No. 50 Northwestern Wildcats. The Boilermakers took the doubles point, but were unable to withstand the Wildcats surge in singles play.
 
With the result, Purdue falls to 11-8 (5-7 Big Ten) while Northwestern improves to 12-12 (5-7 Big Ten).
 
Senior Carmen Gallardo Guevara, who earned her spot in Purdue's all-time singles wins this season, reached the top-15 in career doubles wins after her win with teammate Ashlie Wilson. The Boilermakers took down the Wildcats 6-4 in their win at the No. 2 spot.
 
Purdue went on to take the doubles point after coming down to the last court: No. 3 Kathryn Wilson and Ida Clement. The freshman tandem came from behind to win the match, 7-6 behind a decisive tiebreak.
 
Tomorrow, Purdue hosts Illinois at Noon ET for the regular-season finale and Senior Day. The match will feature a senior day celebration prior to first serve.
 
Doubles:

1. Neena Feldman / Sydney Pratt (NU) def. Tara Katarina Milic / Fatima Gutierrez (PUR): 6-3
2. Ashlie Wilson / Carmen Gallardo Guevara (PUR) def. Erica Jessel / Mika Fruchtman (NI): 6-4
3. Kathryn Wilson / Ida Clement (PUR) def. Brittany Lau / Kiley Rabjons (NU): 7-6 (2)

 
Singles:

1. Ida Clement (PUR) vs. Erica Jessel (NU): 7-5, 3-6, 1-0 (Unfinished)
2. Fatima Gutierrez (PUR) vs. Neena Feldman (NU): 6-4, 4-3 (Unfinished)
3. Brittany Lau (NU) def. Ece Gencer (PUR): 6-4, 6-3
4. Sydney Pratt (NU) def. Juana Larranaga (PUR): 6-0, 6-3
5. Kiley Rabjons (NU) def. Kathryn Wilson (PUR): 6-5, 7-5
6. Autumn Rabjons (NU) def. Ashlie Wilson (PUR): 6-2, 6-3

 
Order of Finish:
Doubles: 2, 1, 3
Singles: 3, 6, 4, 5