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Bowling Green State University Athletics
Saturday, April 13
Bowling Green, OH
1:00 PM
Bowling Green State University
vs
Miami
Falcons Ready For The RedHawks This Saturday
April 11, 2019 | Women's Tennis
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - The Bowling Green State University women's tennis team will host MAC opponent Miami on Saturday, April 13. The match is set to begin at 1 p.m. at will be played at Keefe Courts in Bowling Green. The match will serve as the Falcons sixth conference match of the season. Bowling Green will enter the contest with a 9-9 overall record, including a 2-3 standing thus far against the MAC.
Taking the Battle of I-75
In the Falcons' last match, they came away victorious in one of the closest matches this season. After all three doubles sets needed at least seven points to decide a winner, with the Rockets taking a 1-0 lead, the Orange and Brown made a comeback in the singles competitions. After capturing three quick singles points, the match came down to No. 6 singles with the winner taking the overall match. After falling behind 2-0 in the third set, Vanesa Pardo fought back, surviving multiple match points to claim the set, and match, for the Falcons who won 4-3 over rival Toledo.
Ready for the RedHawks
Miami will travel to Bowling Green holding an 8-10 overall record, but a 4-1 MAC standing that currently places them in first for the conference. The RedHawks most recently faced Dayton on April 6, beating the Flyers with a sweep of 7-0. Within the conference, Miami's last opponent was Toledo, who they beat 4-3 on April 5.
MAC Doubles Team of the Week
Polina Radeva and Ayumi Sasaki were named MAC Doubles Team of the Week following their match at No. 2 doubles against Toledo. The Falcon duo overcame a 5-4 deficit by scoring three straight points to clinch the match. This is the fourth time this season that BGSU has had a doubles team recognized for Doubles Team of the Week. Sasaki was named earlier in the year on Feb. 13 with partner Marta Bettinelli. In addition, Paula Comella and Marharita-Sophia Tavpash have been named twice, coming on Feb. 27 and March 27.
Checking the Books
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons' tennis team throughout the season on social media.
Twitter – @BGAthletics and @BGSUTennis
Instagram – 'bgfalcons' and 'bgsuwtennis'
Facebook – 'BGSU Athletics'
YouTube – 'Falcon Athletics'
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Taking the Battle of I-75
In the Falcons' last match, they came away victorious in one of the closest matches this season. After all three doubles sets needed at least seven points to decide a winner, with the Rockets taking a 1-0 lead, the Orange and Brown made a comeback in the singles competitions. After capturing three quick singles points, the match came down to No. 6 singles with the winner taking the overall match. After falling behind 2-0 in the third set, Vanesa Pardo fought back, surviving multiple match points to claim the set, and match, for the Falcons who won 4-3 over rival Toledo.
Ready for the RedHawks
Miami will travel to Bowling Green holding an 8-10 overall record, but a 4-1 MAC standing that currently places them in first for the conference. The RedHawks most recently faced Dayton on April 6, beating the Flyers with a sweep of 7-0. Within the conference, Miami's last opponent was Toledo, who they beat 4-3 on April 5.
MAC Doubles Team of the Week
Polina Radeva and Ayumi Sasaki were named MAC Doubles Team of the Week following their match at No. 2 doubles against Toledo. The Falcon duo overcame a 5-4 deficit by scoring three straight points to clinch the match. This is the fourth time this season that BGSU has had a doubles team recognized for Doubles Team of the Week. Sasaki was named earlier in the year on Feb. 13 with partner Marta Bettinelli. In addition, Paula Comella and Marharita-Sophia Tavpash have been named twice, coming on Feb. 27 and March 27.
Checking the Books
- Sitting with 71 singles wins, Comella could move up the list with a win on Saturday. If she can capture win 72 of her career, she will move up to a tie for No. 14 all-time in singles wins.
- In addition, if Comella can snag a win in both singles and doubles, she can move up the combined list as well. Currently at No. 9 with 147 wins, she is just two wins away from tying for No. 6 all-time.
- Tavpash has the opportunity to move up in doubles win. Now at 57, a doubles win would tie her No. 24 all-time.
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons' tennis team throughout the season on social media.
Twitter – @BGAthletics and @BGSUTennis
Instagram – 'bgfalcons' and 'bgsuwtennis'
Facebook – 'BGSU Athletics'
YouTube – 'Falcon Athletics'
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