Box Score MILLERSVILLE, Pa. — The Millersville women's tennis team kicked off its spring season in a home dual against West Virginia State, starting the season with a 4–3 win.

The Marauders took on a shorthanded Yellow Jackets team that brought two doubles teams and four singles players, giving the Marauders an edge before the day began. Chloe Abramowitz and Luci Consigliere got the doubles win Millersville needed to take the point, coming out on top 6–3 over Daniela Cruzado and Talia Nichols. Only needing one match in singles play to secure the win, Lauren Hayes got the job done for 'Ville. The sophomore, playing in No. 3 spot, bested Cruzado 6–1, 6–2 to get the fourth point for Millersville and clinch the win.

The dual gave head coach Matt Helsel's team a good opportunity to start the season with a challenge as the Marauders got their first win of the 2024-25 season. Helsel, who spoke optimistically about the team's potential in the fall, came away pleased after the spring season opener.

"Our women did a nice job in difficult conditions against a quality opponent," said Helsel. "I thought Chloe and Luci played a solid doubles match where they started strong and pulled away at the end. Laure n was very sharp in singles. She has upped her game from last year without question."

Millersville will return to the courts at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 6 in Bel Air, Md. when the Marauders travel to take on Harford Community College.