Statement Win Opens 2026 for Mustang Women

MOLINE, Ill. – The Mustangs picked up a major statement victory in the Quad Cities today, as they defeated preseason no. 19 Indiana Wesleyan 5-2 in women's tennis.

Morningside took the advantage early as it picked up the doubles point courtesy of a 6-1 win for Lara Heinrich and Helene Kreibich and a 7-5 victory for Line Jensen and Brooke Marshall.

Jensen kept the ball rolling in singles play, winning 6-1, 6-3. Heinrich added a 6-1, 6-2 win in the no. 3 spot, and Kailee Bailey locked down the team win with a 6-4, 7-5 victory. Kreibich added an insurance point with a 6-4, 7-5 win at no. 4.

The Mustangs are back in the metro on Feb. 6, as they open home matches for the spring against Kansas Wesleyan at 5 p.m.

DOUBLES

1. Line Jensen/Brooke Marshall def. Sofia Munoz/Meribel Jarna 7-5

2. Lara Heinrich/Helene Kreibich def. Nicole Puga/Katie Parr 6-1

3. Maria Oliveira/Lauren Dick def. Kailee Bailey/Stefany Simplicio 7-6 (7-5)

Order of finish: 2, 1, 3

SINGLES

1. Line Jensen def. Sofia Munoz 6-1, 6-3

2. Meribel Jarna def. Brooke Marshall 2-6, 6-4, 10-6

3. Lara Heinrich def. Katie Parr 6-1, 6-2

4. Helene Kreibich def. Nicole Puga 6-4, 7-5

5. Kailee Bailey def. Lauren Dick 6-4, 7-5

6. Maria Oliveira def. Stefany Simplicio 6-3, 4-6 

Order of finish: 1, 3, 2, 5, 4, 6