ORLANDO, Fla.- The Ave Maria University women's tennis team got back above .500 on the season on Wednesday, dominating the John Carroll University Blue Streaks 4-0. The win was the second straight 4-0 neutral site triumph for the Gyrenes, who now stand 5-4 on the season. 

Victories at the first and third positions in doubles play powered the Gyrenes to the first point of the match. Lara Teodoro and Julia Candiotto combined for a 6-3 win at the top spot, while Katie Fuller and Aethielle Kelkboom picked up a 7-6 win in the third position. John Carroll's win in doubles play was provided by Alyssa Krupp and Kathryn Mattimoe, who defeated Amarlia Benn and Kelly Oliveira, 6-3.

Singles play saw the Gyrenes roll to each of their three wins, dropping just three points in the three matches. Teodoro swept her opponent at the number one spot, winning 6-0, 6-0. Nadia Mangelsdorff dropped just one point in the first set of her match at the number five spot, then swept the second set, 6-0. Gabrielle Benn clinched the win for the Gyrenes with a 6-1, 6-0 victory at the number five position. 

Had the match been played to a full seven points, the Gyrenes would likely have earned at least two more points. Candiotto was one point away from a victory at the number two spot, holding a 6-2, 5-0 lead. Kelkboom was also closing in on a win, as the AMU number four player held a 6-1, 4-3 lead. The final match of the day was the number six battle, in which Oliveira held an early 1-0 lead over JCU's Ellie Cole.

Ave Maria continues their Spring Break with a match on Friday, against the Skyhawks of Point University. Opening serve in Lakeland is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., as the Gyrenes look for their third consecutive victory against a non-conference oppoent.