University of Memphis Athletics
Friday, January 25
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3 p.m.
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Tigers fall to No. 2 Vanderbilt
Jan 25, 2019 | Women's Tennis
Memphis to face Winthrop in ITA Kick-Off consolation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Facing its highest-ranked opponent since 2010, Memphis women's tennis couldn't capture the momentum needed for an upset against the nation's second-ranked squad.
The Tigers dropped a 4-0 decision at No. 2 Vanderbilt to open its season at the ITA Kick-Off Weekend in Nashville. Memphis will face a quick turnaround as the Tigers play Winthrop Saturday morning.
"Vanderbilt is a strong team and deserves credit for playing a good match," head coach Hayden Perez said. "Our girls competed hard and I was proud of our efforts. This was our first match of the season and I loved watching them play. They have been working hard and I know they were excited to get the season started."
The host Commodores used a quick start to capture the doubles point. Despite falling behind early, the Tigers closed the gap on all three courts but dropped decisions on courts 2 and 3. Memphis sophomore duo Lina Hohnhold and Alisha Reayer held a lead in the ninth game before their match was left unfinished at 4-4.
In singles, Memphis displayed flashes of rallies in the opening sets before Vanderbilt secured wins on courts 1, 3 and 4 to seal the win.
"Tomorrow will be challenging as well and we are looking forward to competing hard," Perez added.
The Tigers will close the ITA Kick-Off Weekend in the consolation round against Winthrop on Saturday. First serve against the Eagles is set for 9 a.m.
Singles
1. Fernanda Contreras (VU) def. Laura Bente (MEM), 6-1, 6-2
2. Christina Rosca (VU) vs. Alisha Reayer (MEM), 6-3, 4-0, unfinished
3. Carolyn Campana (VU) def. Aleks Topalovic (MEM), 6-3, 6-0
4. Georgia Drummy (VU) def. Lina Hohnhold (MEM), 6-1, 6-2
5. Summer Dvorak (VU) vs. Katherine Cao (MEM), 6-3, 4-1, unfinished
6. Emily Smith (VU) vs. Claire Sullivan (MEM), did not start
(Order of finish: 4, 3, 1)
Doubles
1. Contreras/Smith (VU) vs. Hohnhold/Reayer (MEM), 4-4, unfinished
2. Rosca/Dvorak (VU) def. K. Cao/Davies (MEM), 6-2
3. Kurtz/Drummy (VU) def. Bente/J. Cao (MEM), 6-3
(Order of finish: 2, 3)
The Tigers dropped a 4-0 decision at No. 2 Vanderbilt to open its season at the ITA Kick-Off Weekend in Nashville. Memphis will face a quick turnaround as the Tigers play Winthrop Saturday morning.
"Vanderbilt is a strong team and deserves credit for playing a good match," head coach Hayden Perez said. "Our girls competed hard and I was proud of our efforts. This was our first match of the season and I loved watching them play. They have been working hard and I know they were excited to get the season started."
The host Commodores used a quick start to capture the doubles point. Despite falling behind early, the Tigers closed the gap on all three courts but dropped decisions on courts 2 and 3. Memphis sophomore duo Lina Hohnhold and Alisha Reayer held a lead in the ninth game before their match was left unfinished at 4-4.
In singles, Memphis displayed flashes of rallies in the opening sets before Vanderbilt secured wins on courts 1, 3 and 4 to seal the win.
"Tomorrow will be challenging as well and we are looking forward to competing hard," Perez added.
The Tigers will close the ITA Kick-Off Weekend in the consolation round against Winthrop on Saturday. First serve against the Eagles is set for 9 a.m.
Singles
1. Fernanda Contreras (VU) def. Laura Bente (MEM), 6-1, 6-2
2. Christina Rosca (VU) vs. Alisha Reayer (MEM), 6-3, 4-0, unfinished
3. Carolyn Campana (VU) def. Aleks Topalovic (MEM), 6-3, 6-0
4. Georgia Drummy (VU) def. Lina Hohnhold (MEM), 6-1, 6-2
5. Summer Dvorak (VU) vs. Katherine Cao (MEM), 6-3, 4-1, unfinished
6. Emily Smith (VU) vs. Claire Sullivan (MEM), did not start
(Order of finish: 4, 3, 1)
Doubles
1. Contreras/Smith (VU) vs. Hohnhold/Reayer (MEM), 4-4, unfinished
2. Rosca/Dvorak (VU) def. K. Cao/Davies (MEM), 6-2
3. Kurtz/Drummy (VU) def. Bente/J. Cao (MEM), 6-3
(Order of finish: 2, 3)
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
2,3
#1 Singles Match
12
12
Fernanda Contreras / 0 [VANDY]
66
#2 Singles Match
12
3UF
Christina Rosca / 0 [VANDY]
60
#3 Singles Match
12
30
Carolyn Campana / 0 [VANDY]
66
#4 Singles Match
12
12
Georgia Drummy / 0 [VANDY]
66
#5 Singles Match
12
3UF
Summer Dvorak / 0 [VANDY]
60
#6 Singles Match
12
0UF
Emily Smith / 0 [VANDY]
30
Order of Finish:
4,3,1
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