Bjork, Skelton Takes Home Doubles Flight Title At Wildcat Invitational

ABILENE, Texas (SMU) – SMU sophomore Millie Skelton and freshman June Bjork wrapped up competition in the Wildcat Invitational over the weekend. The duo had a successful outing in the doubles portion of the event, winning their doubles flight.

In Flight A, the tandem defeated Pinaieva/Kurdi (New Mexico State) 6-0, Morales Araneda/Burger (Tarleton State) 6-2, and Oreshchenkova/Hlahola (Texas Tech) 6-2 to go a perfect 3-0 in doubles over the weekend.

In singles action, Millie Skelton took down Candice Bernier from UTEP with scores of 6-3 and 6-3 before falling in the semifinal round of her flight.

Up next, the Mustangs will host the SMU Invitational at Styslinger / Altec Tennis Complex from Oct. 4-6.

Singles Results
Olivia Sears (ACU) def. June Bjork (SMU), 6-3, 6-0
Millie Skelton (SMU) def. Candice Bernier (UTEP) 6-0, 6-4
Masha Vrsalovic (ACU) def. Millie Skelton (SMU), 6-3, 6-3

Doubles Results
Millie Skelton/June Bjork (SMU) def. Anna Pinaieva/Dora Kurdi (New Mexico State), 6-0
Millie Skelton/June Bjork (SMU) def. Ximena Morales Araneda/Maretha Burger (Tarleton State), 6-3
Millie Skelton/June Bjork (SMU) def. Arina Oreshchenkova/Mariia Hlahola (Texas Tech), 6-4

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Players Mentioned

June Bjork

Millie Skelton

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