CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Lamar University opened the day with early leads on two courts in doubles, but McNeese rallied for the point and held on for the match. The Cowgirls defeated Lamar, 4-0, to advance to the tournament semifinals eliminating the Cardinals.
The loss ends Lamar's season at 11-11 (.500) overall.
McNeese took the momentum from doubles and turned that into early points in singles with a straight-sets victory at No. 1 singles. Despite the setback, the Cardinals were trying to battle back on courts 2 - 4. LU took the opening set on all three courts but were headed to a third set on courts 3 – 4.
The matches that were headed to an extra frame helped McNeese as the Cowgirls picked up wins at the bottom of the order for the victory. McNeese got straight-set decisions at Nos. 5 and 6 singles to close the match.
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