In a decisive showdown at the Surprise Tennis Center on Thursday, the OUAZ Spirit emerged victorious against the Lewis-Clark State Warriors in the GSAC Women's Tennis Championship Match. The Spirit clinched the championship with a final score of 4-1, demonstrating a strong performance under sunny skies.

The championship match saw OUAZ athletes outplay their counterparts in key singles matches. Katherine Frayre Busani led the charge with a tough-fought victory over Heidi Moyo at 7-6, 6-3. Samantha Quezada and Jelizaveta Govrova followed suit, each securing wins with dominating scores of 6-1, 6-0 and 6-1, 6-1, respectively. Antonia Kostoff also contributed significantly to the team's victory with her 6-2, 6-4 win over Naiara Montero.

Despite the challenges in doubles where the Warriors took away two matches, the overall superior performance in singles secured the championship for the Spirit. This victory not only highlighted the skill and determination of the OUAZ team but also assured them an automatic berth to the upcoming NAIA Women's Tennis National Championship scheduled for May 13-17 at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Alabama.