Tennis Sweeps Doubles Competition for 5-1 Win at UIndy

Saturday, February 10

Indianapolis, IN

3:00PM

Bowling Green State University

University of Indianapolis

February 10, 2018 | Women's Tennis

By: Jenna Jorgensen (Assistant Director of Athletic Communications)

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Bowling Green tennis program (5-1) continued its winning ways on Saturday afternoon as it faced non-conference opponent the University of Indianapolis (2-1) on the road. The Falcons picked up a 5-1 victory after earning three doubles wins and a pair of singles victories against the Greyhounds.

BGSU Results
Saturday, Feb. 10 – UIndy Tennis Center – Indianapolis, Ind.

SINGLES
1 – Paula Comella (BGSU) def. Volikova (UIndy) 6-3, ret.
2 – Renard (UIndy) vs.Polina Radeva (BGSU) 1-6, 6-2, 3-2
3 – Kislitskaya (UIndy) vs. Marharita-Sophia Tavpash (BGSU) 6-1, 0-2
4 – Ayumi Sasaki (BGSU) def. Hofstetter (UIndy) 6-1, 6-3
5 – Marta Bettinelli (BGSU) vs. Weihs (UIndy) 7-6 (1), 1-3
6 – Vanesa Pardo (BGSU) vs. Torres (UIndy) 6-2, 5-2

DOUBLES
1 – Comella / Tavpash (BGSU) def. Volikova / Kislitskaya (UIndy) 8-6
2 – Radeva / Sasaki (BGSU) def. Renard / Weihs (UIndy) 9-8 (7-4)
3 – Pardo / Bettinelli (BGSU) def. Torres / Hofstetter (UIndy) 8-2

Statistical Standouts

With her victory at No. 1 singles, junior Paula Comella improves to 5-1 in singles competition this season.
By downing her opponent at No. 4 singles by scores of 6-1, 6-3, sophomore Ayumi Sasaki is on a two-match win streak in singles competition.
The Falcons swept doubles competition with wins on all three courts, the third time they have done so in the 2018 campaign.
After battling for a 9-8 (7-4) victory at No. 2 doubles, the pairing of junior Polina Radeva and Sasaki earned its fifth victory of the season, and boasts a 5-1 record on the season.

Coach Dalmacio's Take

"We had a few challenging matches today and fought hard in the end to bring another win home. It's good to see that the hard work is paying off for this group!"

Up Next

The Bowling Green tennis program will remain on the road as it travels to Detroit, Mich. to next face the Detroit Titans on Sunday, Feb. 25 in a 6 p.m. first serve.

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