KOKOMO, Ind. – The Indiana University Kokomo women's tennis team will play two matches Friday at Taylor High School, as they welcome Bethel University (Ind.) and Grace College (Ind.). The Cougars fell to Spring Arbor University 5-2 in their season opener this past Friday.

Week of September 5 Matches
Friday, September 9 • Kokomo, IN • Taylor High School Tennis Courts
IU Kokomo vs Bethel University • 11:00 A.M.

Friday, September 9 • Kokomo, IN • Taylor High School Tennis Courts
IU Kokomo vs Grace College • 5:00 P.M.

Despite a loss in their opening match of the year, IU Kokomo head coach Kristine Miller felt good about the way her team battled a talented Spring Arbor team. The Cougars, led by #1 singles player Gabbie Orlando, will look to win their first match of the year this Friday. Orlando and #5 singles player Maria Oliveira were responsible for the Cougars two points against SAU.

The Pilots of Bethel University (Ind.) come into Friday's match with a record of 1-1, having beat Grace College 5-2 and losing to Indiana Wesleyan 7-0. Bethel squared off with Marian University (Ind.) and Huntington University (Ind.) Wednesday.

Grace College enters Friday evening's match with a record of 0-2, having lost to Bethel 5-2 and Indiana Wesleyan 6-1. The Lancers are strong at #1 singles, as Anna Graves won in both matches, knocking off a highly respected Indiana Wesleyan #1 singles player.

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