BENTONVILLE, ARK. – The East Central University women's tennis team has advanced to the 2015 Great American Conference Championship match with a 5-4 win over Arkansas Tech in the semifinals at Memorial Park.

The Tigers (14-11) fell behind early after doubles, trailing 1-2.  Senior Bernardita Muscillo and freshman Srijita Ghosh claimed the doubles point for ECU at No. 3 doubles.  The duo earned an 8-6 win over Vandella Suico and Laura Sanchez.

The Golden Suns (17-5) added a win at No. 6 singles to take a 1-3 lead.  Sophomore Gloria Mayorga made the score 2-3 with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Sanchez at No. 4 singles.

Sophomore Julia Municoy then tied the match at three with a 7-5, 6-2 win over Tamara Bell at No. 1 singles.

ATU pushed the score back in their favor with a win at No. 3 singles, but the Tigers then rallied to tie the set at four.  The point was won by Ghosh, with a 0-6, 6-1, 6-1 win at No. 5 singles.

The match then came down to Muscillo at No. 2 singles, where she defeated Bohdana Sardak 7-5, 7-6 (7-4) in a marathon match.

The Tigers will now prepare for the GAC Championship match against No. 4 Southern Nazarene, Saturday, April 25 at 2 p.m. at Memorial Park.

First Round Match
The No. 3 East Central University women's tennis team advanced to the 2015 Great American Conference Championship semifinals with a 5-0 win over Henderson State in the first round at the Walmart Life Center.

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The Tigers (13-11) took control of the match early, taking a 3-0 lead after doubles.

Sophomore Gloria Mayorga, the GAC Newcomer of the Year, and senior Virginie Rodriguez earned the first point for ECU with an 8-2 win over Sara Griffin and Hannah Watson at No. 2 doubles.

Sophomore Julia Municoy, an All-GAC First Team selection, and senior Elisabeth Dignard made it 2-0 with an 8-3 win over Amanda Korinihona and Annie Shannon at No. 1 doubles.

Senior Bernardita Musicllo, an All-GAC Second Team pick, and freshman Srijita Ghosh then gave the Tigers a 3-0 advantage with an 8-3 win over Kristen Pierce and Maddie McJunkins.

Ghosh continued her strong play for ECU in singles, putting the match within reach with a 6-1, 6-0 win over Hannah Watson at No. 5 singles.

The match-winning point then came Muscillo, at No. 2 singles, as she defeated Griffin 6-1, 6-0.

The Tigers will now get ready to face No. 2 Arkansas Tech, Friday, April 24 at approximately 6 p.m. in the semifinal round of the GAC Championship