FULLERTON, Calif. - The Ottawa University Arizona women's tennis team defeated the Hope International University Royals on Saturday afternoon by a final of 6-3 in Fullerton, California.

With the victory Saturday, the Spirit improve to 2-5 overall on the year. With the loss, Hope International University falls to 0-16 overall.

The Spirit dominated future GSAC conference foe; Hope International University on Saturday. OUAZ won #1 and #2 doubles by finals of 8-0, before claiming the #3 doubles point by default; due to the lack of players for Hope International.

OUAZ went into singles play up 3-0, and then quickly claimed points at #5 and #6 singles; once again due to the lack of players for Hope International University.

Julia Ortiz won #1 singles, due to the retirement of her opponent and with that win; the Spirit locked in a match victory leading 6-0.

OUAZ fell in #2, #3 and #4 singles in straight sets.

The Spirit close out their 2017-18 season on Tuesday afternoon, when they host Mesa Community College for an exhibition match beginning at 1:30pm at the Surprise Tennis Complex.
   
 
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 4,000 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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