MADISON, Wis. – It was a spoiled homecoming Sunday afternoon for the Wisconsin women's tennis team, as they hosted Michigan State, falling by a score of 6-1. Freshman Lexi Keberle was Wisconsin's highlight, winning the team's sole point in a three-set thriller. 
 
A native of West Bend, Wisconsin, Keberle took the first set before getting down early in the second. Fighting back from a 4-0 deficit, Keberle ended up taking the match, 6-4, 6-7, 11-9.
 
The Spartans (3-1 Big Ten, 12-4 overall) made quick work of the Badgers (2-3, 8-9) in doubles play, knocking off Wisconsin's one and two duos by scores of 6-2 and 6-3, respectively.
 
Following doubles play, Michigan State could not be slowed down, winning points two through five in straight-set matches. 
 
Securing the Spartans' win was Sara Kuutila, knocking off freshman MaryAnn Rompf, 6-0, 7-6.
 
Wisconsin's No. 6, sophomore Michelle Linden, took her opponent three sets, dropping the marathon match, 6-1, 3-6, 14-12.
 
Senior Kelsey Grambeau suffered a 6-3, 6-1 loss to Emily Metcalf. Not too long after, junior Sara Castellano fell to Habiba Shaker in an intense matchup, 6-4, 6-4.
 
Up next: The Badgers are now free from competition until Friday, April 6 when they host Penn State at 5 p.m. and April 8 when they Ohio State at Noon.
 
 Michigan State 6, Wisconsin 1
Sunday, March 25, 2018
Madison, Wis.
 
Singles
1. Lexi Keberle (WIS) def. Aslina Chua (MSU) 6-4, 6-7, 11-9
2. Habiba Shaker (MSU) def. Sara Castellano (WIS) 6-4, 6-4
3. Sara Kuuttila (MSU) def. MaryAnn Rompf (WIS) 6-0, 7-6
4. Emily Metcalf (MSU) def. Kelsey Grambeau (WIS) 6-3, 6-1
5. Davina Nguyen (MSU) def. Melissa Pick (WIS) 6-2, 6-3
6. Samantha Memije (MSU) def. Michelle Linden (WIS) 3-6, 6-1, 14-12
 
Doubles
1. Emily Metcalf/Davina Nguyen (MSU) def. Kelsey Grambeau/Lexi Keberle (WIS) 6-2
2. Habiba Shaker/Sara Kuuttila (MSU) def. MaryAnn Rompf/Melissa Pick (WIS) 6-3
3. Sara Castellano/Michelle Linden (WIS) vs. Ava Thielman/Lexi Baylis (MSU) 4-5, unfinished