Senior Kali Krisik and the Irish will take on California Thursday in the NCAA Championship Round of 16.

Krisik Wins Singles Crown at Western Michigan Invitational

Nov. 8, 2009

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Senior Kali Krisik won the singles title Sunday at the Western Michigan Invitational after compiling a 3-0 record during the weekend.

Krisik topped Louisville’s Mandy Brown, 6-3, 6-4, to claim the singles crown. Krisik is now 4-1 in singles action this season.

Junior Kristen Rafael fell to Louisville’s Sarah Miller, 6-2, 7-6 (5), in her third-round match.

The Irish will open the dual season on Jan. 23 at Iowa. They will open the home portion of their schedule on Jan. 30 against DePaul.

Western Michigan Invitational

Singles

Kali Krisik (ND) def. Mandy Brown (UL) 6-3, 6-4

Sarah Miller (UL) def. Kristen Rafael (ND) 6-2, 7-6 (5)

–ND–