Bearcats Dominate Doubles to Power Past Linfield

Willamette secured the doubles point decisively with victories across all three courts. The duo of Grace O'Steen and Alicia Sola clinched the first win at No. 3 doubles, overpowering Linfield University's Lyla Khlee and Steffanie Stark 6-1. This was followed by a 6-4 win at No. 1 doubles, where Alexa de Crinis and Reese Beyrouty bested Kaitlynn Canubida and Sam Baltz. The sweep was completed with Sofia Spencer and Eva Lief's 6-4 victory over Sundi King and Gianna Molony at No. 2 doubles.

In singles play, the Bearcats and Linfield split the six matches evenly. De Crinis came back from a set down to win at No. 1 singles, defeating Kaitlynn Canubida 1-6, 6-1, 6-1. Lief added another point for the Bearcats at No. 4 singles with a straight-set victory, 6-0, 6-1, against Sundi King. Katie Briggs secured another win for the Bearcats, finishing with a 6-1, 6-1 result over Lilianna Cano at No. 6 singles.

Linfield responded with wins at No. 2, No. 3, and No. 5 singles. Sam Baltz defeated Spencer 6-0, 6-1 at No. 2 singles. Emily Redwood overcame Beyrouty in a three-set battle at No. 3 singles, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2. Lastly, Gianna Molony closed Linfield's scoring with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Sola at No. 5 singles.

The next challenge for the Bearcats is George Fox University on February 21st at 11:00 am. They will compete as the home team in this event.