CHENEY, WA – The Eastern Washington University (EWU) women’s tennis team secured a 7-0 victory over Seattle University on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the EWU Tennis Courts. The match marked a strong start for the Eagles as they continue their spring season. This decisive win showcases Eastern Washington’s dominance in both singles and doubles play against the Redhawks.
The Eagles demonstrated their strength early on, sweeping the doubles competition. EWU continued this momentum into singles play, winning all six matches in straight sets. The team’s consistent performance across all positions contributed to the shutout victory. Eastern Washington’s head coach, Alexis Brand, emphasized the team’s focus and preparation leading up to the match, highlighting their commitment to executing their game plan effectively.
The Eagles began the match by claiming the doubles point. Rylee Seekings and Isabella Foshee defeated their Seattle U opponents 6-2 at No. 1 doubles. At No. 2 doubles, Madison Lyon and Sara Pečenko secured a 6-3 victory. The No. 3 doubles team of Zoey van Leijsen and Emma Pope completed the sweep with a 6-4 win. This strong start in doubles set the tone for the remainder of the competition.
In singles play, EWU continued to dominate. Rylee Seekings won her match at No. 1 singles 6-2, 6-3. Isabella Foshee followed with a 6-1, 6-2 victory at No. 2 singles. Madison Lyon secured a 6-3, 6-4 win at No. 3 singles. Sara Pečenko won her match at No. 4 singles 6-2, 6-1. Zoey van Leijsen added another point for the Eagles with a 6-3, 6-2 win at No. 5 singles. Emma Pope completed the sweep, winning her match at No. 6 singles 6-1, 6-3.
Match Results Summary
Here’s a breakdown of the match results:
- Doubles:
- No. 1: Seekings/Foshee (EWU) def. [Seattle U Opponents] 6-2
- No. 2: Lyon/Pečenko (EWU) def. [Seattle U Opponents] 6-3
- No. 3: van Leijsen/Pope (EWU) def. [Seattle U Opponents] 6-4
- Singles:
- No. 1: Seekings (EWU) def. [Seattle U Opponent] 6-2, 6-3
- No. 2: Foshee (EWU) def. [Seattle U Opponent] 6-1, 6-2
- No. 3: Lyon (EWU) def. [Seattle U Opponent] 6-3, 6-4
- No. 4: Pečenko (EWU) def. [Seattle U Opponent] 6-2, 6-1
- No. 5: van Leijsen (EWU) def. [Seattle U Opponent] 6-3, 6-2
- No. 6: Pope (EWU) def. [Seattle U Opponent] 6-1, 6-3
Looking Ahead
The Eastern Washington women’s tennis team will continue their season with an upcoming match against [Future Opponent] on [Date]. The Eagles will aim to build on this momentum and maintain their strong performance as they progress through the spring schedule. Fans can find the full schedule and updates on the EWU Athletics website: https://goeags.com/sports/womens-tennis.
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