ST. GEORGE, Utah – The Colorado Mesa women's tennis team split a pair of matches in Utah Friday (March 7). Mesa opened the day with a 7-2 loss to Div. I Weber State and rebounded with a 7-2 win over Dixie State.

Junior Kristyn Wykert won both of her singles matches. The Laramie, Wyo., native defeated Nittaya Phonharath of Weber State in three sets (6-4, 5-7, 10-6) and Laura Hartle of Dixie State 6-2, 6-3.

"Kristyn had a great day with two big singles wins," said head coach Dan MacDonald. "She served great and had some great put aways at the net."

Junior Natalie Martin and freshman Katie Kirby picked up the other win for the Mavericks at No. 3 doubles defeating Michelle Warwick and Ashley Tanner of WSU 8-6.

Against Dixie, the Mavericks enjoyed singles wins by Kaylee Davis at No. 2, Shannen McNamara at No. 3, Kristyn Wykert at No. 4, Rachel McLaughlin at No. 5 and Katie Kirby at No. 6.

Shannen McNamara and Kristyn Wykert teamed up for the win at No. 2 doubles, and Natalie Martin and Katie Kirby were victorious at No. 3 doubles.

The Mavericks will face Weber State in a rematch Saturday (March 8).