Charger women’s tennis fell to two conference rivals on the road this weekend.

On Friday versus the 10th-ranked University of Findlay Oilers, the Chargers fell 4-0.

Nationally-ranked Charger duo sophomore Ané Dannhauser and freshman Briana Rees picked up the only win of the weekend, winning 7-3 in a 6-6 tiebreaker. The duo moved from 34th to 22nd after defeating Findlay’s 14th-ranked pair.

“The doubles match was absolutely amazing and definitely a highlight,” Dannhauser said. “Briana and I did a great job of working together even when the pressure increased, and we managed to come out on top against a highly ranked team.”

At No. 2 singles against the Oilers, senior Libby McGivern fought through three rounds, ultimately falling 3-6, 6-2, 1-6. 

Against the Tiffin University Dragons on Saturday, the Chargers lost 4-0.

The Chargers failed to claim a point, despite a 6-2 win at No. 3 doubles from junior Bella Spinazze and senior Libby McGivern.

“Libby and I played really well against Tiffin, and we made some adjustments from Findlay that allowed us to play lights out,” Spinazze said. “It was awesome.”

At No. 3 singles, Rees came close to a victory, sitting at 5-5 in the third set, before the Dragons sealed the victory and all competition halted.

“In all of the matches, we were out there and competed extremely well,” Dannhauser said. “There were a few kinks that could have been better, but I think that now we know what to expect from these teams and we will just come out stronger.”

The two losses bring the Chargers to 10-8 overall and 4-2 in conference play. The Chargers will face prospective conference title contender the Northwood University Timberwolves at home this weekend.