MVC Release

ST. LOUIS – Going perfect in doubles action last weekend at the No.1 spot, Missouri State women's tennis pair Anna Alons and Ellie Burger were named the Missouri Valley Conference doubles team of the week, as announced by the league Tuesday.
 
The tandem of Anna Alons and Ellie Burger played key roles in the Bears' weekend victories, going a perfect 3-0 in doubles play.
 
Starting their winning stretch, Alons and Burger claimed victory in a tight 7-5 battle and helped nabbed the doubles point in the Bears' 7-0 sweep over Alabama A&M. The following day, the pair were the only doubles victors for the Bears, taking a 6-3 decision over their opponents.
 
Closing out the weekend, Alons and Burger earned the 6-3 win as the Bears overpowered Tennessee State, 6-1.
 
This is the duo's third doubles team of the week honor this season.
 
The Bears will host Louisiana Tech at Cooper Tennis Complex on Wednesday, March 6 at 1 p.m.