Women's Tennis | 2/26/2015 2:56:00 PM
AUSTIN, Texas – In a match that was originally scheduled for Saturday, the St. Edward's Women's Tennis team adjusted rather nicely to the schedule change against Texas A&M-Kingsville, as they defeated the Javelinas Thursday afternoon, 8-0.
St. Edward's (5-1) took control of the match early in the doubles portion of the match. The still undefeated No. 1 duo of
SASHA KHADZHYAN and
BROOKE HUGHES moved their record to 6-0 as they defeated the team of Marija Dimitrovska and Mariaxi Herrera by an 8-3 count. The No. 2 team of
FRANCESCA CHAHER and Ivana Zecvic also defeated their opponents by a score of 8-3, taking down Paula Saenz and Erika Larrera.
RAFAELA HAEGELE and
MARISSA WILLIAMS would complete the sweep for the Hilltoppers as they beat the team of Nadia Grlj and Tabata Lua by a score of 8-4.
Khadzyhan improved her singles record to 6-0 as she defeated Grlj in 6-0, 6-0 fashion at the No. 2 spot.
IVANA ZECEVIC would clinch her victory at the No. 4 spot shortly after Khadzyhan as she defeated Lua by a score of 6-0, 6-3.
At No. 1 singles, Hughes and Herrera faced off in a three-set match. Hughes would eventually finish off the match by a score of 6-2, 3-6 and 6-2. Chaher and Sanez had a number of games that landed in deuces. Chaher would ultimately utilize her strong defense and escape with a victory winning 6-3, 6-3. The No. 3 singles matched finished with a victory for Haegele as her opponent retired. Haegele was leading Dimitrovska prior to their coach calling the match as the Javelinas had to immediately play the University of Central Oklahoma in a neutral-site matchup.
Head Coach Kendall Brooks spoke highly of her team's effort through the very windy and cold conditions, "I thought we played well through some relatively poor conditions. We never lost focus and were very consistent through our doubles matches. I think the true test is making sure you play your game and execute. To win five in a row is nice and we are looking to carry that momentum into tomorrow's match."
The Hilltoppers will host the University of Central Oklahoma tomorrow afternoon. First serve is expected to start at 2:00 p.m.
