UWL Tennis Sweeps Carroll 7-0 in Home Opener
Eagles dominate Pioneers on Green Island courts to open 4-0 season.
Key points
- UWL men and women's tennis teams both defeated Carroll University 7-0 in their home opener on Sept. 21.
- The women improved to a 4-0 record, while the men started their season with a 1-0 victory.
- Both teams will compete in the ITA Midwest Regional in St. Peter, Minnesota, in late September and early October.
The clay dust hung still over Green Island Tennis Park as the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Eagles dismantled Carroll University in a home opener that offered no resistance. On Sunday, Sept. 21, the men’s and women’s teams played side-by-side on neighboring courts, each sweeping their matches 7-0. The dominance was absolute, a synchronized display of control that left the Pioneers with zero points to their name.
For the women, this victory extended their perfect start to 4-0, capping a string of flawless performances that included 7-0 wins over UW-Oshkosh and Bethel. The men, playing their first match of the season, entered the record books at 1-0, matching their teammates’ intensity. As reported by The Racquet Press, the Eagles held their opponents to a maximum of four games in every singles contest, a margin that highlighted the gulf in talent between the two squads.
Women Control Every Rally
The women’s team moved with predatory precision, winning every one of the six singles matches in straight sets. They did not merely win; they suffocated the opposition. Caitlyn Stadter, Hannah Cady, and Maia Samuelson allowed the Pioneers to capture just one game across thirteen total games in their respective matches. This level of suppression turned the matches into exhibitions rather than contests, with the Eagles dictating the pace from the first serve to the final point.
In the doubles rounds, the trio maintained their grip, defeating Carroll in all three matches. The consistency was striking, as the Eagles never wavered in their execution. This performance solidified their status as a top contender, having also placed second among eight teams at the UW-Whitewater Warhawk Invitational earlier in the season.
Men Debut With Dominance
On the adjacent courts, the men’s team stepped onto the clay for their season debut against the Pioneers. Despite the lack of recent match play, the Eagles showed no signs of rust. They won every singles match in three sets or fewer, with Max Daigle posting a lopsided 6-1, 6-0 victory. The energy was high, the strokes crisp, and the result decisive.
The men’s doubles teams mirrored their singles counterparts, sweeping all three matches to secure the 7-0 triumph. This opening victory set the tone for their season, establishing a standard of competitive rigor that matches their women’s squad. Both teams now carry the momentum of a dominant home performance into their next challenges.
Journey to Regional Play
The Eagles now turn their attention to St. Peter, Minnesota, where they will compete in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Midwest Regional. The women take the court first, playing from Friday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 28. The men follow shortly after, scheduled for action from Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 4. The road to regional glory begins with this clean slate.
