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lady yotes topple TVCC, 6-3 

A trio of three-set victories in singles' play helped The College of Idaho women knock off Treasure Valley CC, 6-3, in Ontario, Ore.

After dropping 2-of-3 doubles' points, the Lady Yotes gutted out the win in the singles' ladder.  Shae Stults started the rally at No. 1, defeating Lindsey Jones 6-4, 3-6, 1-0 - including a 10-5 win in the deciding superbreaker.  It was a similar situation at No. 2, where Hayley Hutchings defeated Melanie Ridgeway 4-6, 6-1, 1-0 (10-4 in the superbreaker).

Tanya Greenwood at No. 4 and Cassie Low at No. 5 earned straight-set wins, with Balbine Umutesi winning the match of the day at No. 6 - 7-6, 6-7, 1-0 (10-6 in the superbreaker).

The two teams will have a return match next Tuesday in Caldwell.