SURPRISE, Ariz. - The Ottawa University Arizona women's tennis team defeated Paradise Valley Community College on Saturday afternoon by a final of 9-0 at the Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex.

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"Our women played hard today," said OUAZ head tennis coach Brad Louderback. "We fought and competed with heart and spirit. We are very proud of their effort and attitude and hope to build on this victory."

It was a quick day for the Spirit, as they defeated the Pumas from PVCC 9-0. OUAZ won their doubles matches 8-1, 8-0, and 8-1. In singles play, only two match-ups went to a tie-breaker.

The Spirit women return to action next Friday and Saturday the 16th and 17th. OUAZ will face San Diego City College on Friday the 16th at 6pm at the Phoenix Tennis Center. They will then square off against Hope International University on Saturday the 17th at 12pm, before facing Arizona Christian University at 5:30pm.

   
 
 
About Ottawa University
Founded in 1865, Ottawa University prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for lifetimes of personal significance, vocational fulfillment and service to God and humanity within a Christ-inspired community of grace and open inquiry. Ottawa University is a comprehensive, not-for-profit educational institution serving 3,000 students through its residential campuses in Ottawa, Kan., and Surprise, Ariz., and adult campuses in Overland Park, Kan.; Phoenix, Queen Creek and Surprise, Ariz.; Brookfield, Wis.; Jeffersonville, Ind.; as well as online. For more information, visit www.ottawa.edu. 
 
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