Blugold Women's Tennis Splits Sunday Duals

UW-Eau Claire earns dominant 7-0 win over Minnesota Morris, falls 4-3 to Wisconsin-Superior

Apr. 20, 2026 at 2:22am

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The UW-Eau Claire women's tennis team split a pair of home matches on Sunday, earning a 7-0 victory over the University of Minnesota Morris before falling 4-3 to the University of Wisconsin-Superior in a tightly contested dual.

Why it matters

The Blugolds' performance showcases the team's depth and competitiveness as they continue their spring season, with the split result highlighting both their ability to dominate weaker opponents as well as the challenges they face against tougher conference rivals.

The details

Against Minnesota Morris, the Blugolds swept the doubles matches and then won every completed singles match in straight sets to cruise to a 7-0 team victory. However, in the second match against Wisconsin-Superior, UW-Eau Claire was unable to claim the doubles point and ultimately fell 4-3 despite three singles wins from Felchak, Ricaurte, and Briggman.

  • The matches took place on Sunday, April 20, 2026.

The players

Reese Burton

A member of the UW-Eau Claire women's tennis team.

Beatriz Felchak

A member of the UW-Eau Claire women's tennis team.

Delaney Hanson

A member of the UW-Eau Claire women's tennis team.

Kiera Schmid

A member of the UW-Eau Claire women's tennis team.

Morgan Briggman

A member of the UW-Eau Claire women's tennis team.

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The takeaway

The Blugolds' performance on Sunday demonstrates their ability to dominate weaker opponents, but also highlights the challenges they face against tougher conference rivals like Wisconsin-Superior. As the season continues, the team will look to build on their strengths and find ways to secure more wins against their toughest competitors.