TAHLEQUAH – Northeastern State won its second consecutive match against an in-state rival and took down Cameron 5-2 on Saturday afternoon.
 
The Basics
Score: Northeastern State 5, Cameron 2
Records: Northeastern State (3-1), Cameron (0-2)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The RiverHawks made quick work of the Aggies in doubles and swept all three courts.  Emma Warnock and Chiara Carnelutti moved NSU the right direction with a 6-3 win on court-3, Melissa Vera and Vera Carvalho won 6-2 on court-2 to clinch the doubles point.  Tatjana Stoll and Kristela Vidnere won on the main court, 6-3.
 
In singles play, Vidnere was off the court first with a 6-0, 6-3 contest in 3s.  Vera gave NSU its third point taking 5s by a score of 6-2, 6-4.   Chloe Certain was the match winner on court six and beat the Aggies, 6-4, 6-1.   Cameron would get two court wins before Stoll closed out the contest with a three-set win on the main court.
 
BEYOND THE BOX
- The win moves NSU to 20-3 against the Aggies and it is the third straight win over Cameron.   Northeastern State is undefeated in 18 meetings at home with CU.
- Cameron's first visit in Tahlequah since May 7, 2010
 
 Up Next: Northeastern State returns to action on Sunday, Feb. 23 where they will host Southern Arkansas in Tulsa.