FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- The Oral Roberts University women's tennis team captured the Summit League regular season title with a 4-2 over Western Illinois, Sunday at the Pine Ridge Racquet and Fitness Club in Fort Wayne, Ind.

The Golden Eagles finished the 2008 Summit League campaign with a perfect 8-0 mark while finishing the regular season with 9-9. Western Illinois fell to 11-10 overall and 5-2 in league action with the loss.

ORU claimed wins at No. 2, 3, 5, and 6 singles to claim the match. Hayden Rush defeated WIU's Kim Lennartsson in straight sets at No. 2 singles, 6-4, 6-1. Rafaela Souza then picked up a win at No. 3 over Zi Wang, 7-5, 6-2 and Anna Costa defeated Kate Kennedy, 7-5, 7-5. Corrine Langston rallied after losing the first set to defeat Yana Meinert, 3-6, 6-3, 6-0 at No. 6 singles.

ORU returns to the courts on April 20 for The Summit League Championship in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Oral Roberts 4 Western Illinois 2
April 20, 2008 – 9:00 AM – Pine Ridge Racquet and Fitness Club

Singles
No. 1 – Amanda Griffin (WIU) def. Emily Arkell (ORU) 6-1, 6-2
No. 2 – Hayden Rush (ORU) def. Kim Lennartsson (WIU) 6-4, 6-1
No. 3 – Rafaela Souza (ORU) def. Zi Wang (WIU) 7-5, 6-2
No. 4 – Ashley Clark (WIU) def. Tayler Pippen (ORU) 7-5, 6-4
No. 5 – Anna Costa (ORU) def. Kate Kennedy (WIU) 7-5, 7-5
No. 6 – Corrine Langston (ORU) def. Yana Meinert (WIU) 3-6, 6-3, 6-0

Doubles
Did Not Play

Records:
Oral Roberts (9-9, 8-0 Summit)
Western Illinois (11-10, 5-2 Summit)

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