
Falcons Come Up Short In Close Match With Miami
April 13, 2019 | Women's Tennis
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University tennis program came up short against the MAC leader, Miami, by a score of 4-3. The Falcons made a strong push, taking an early 2-0 lead, but the RedHawks continued to fight, winning the match in its final set. The loss moves the Falcons record to 9-10 on the season while a 2-4 standing within the conference.
BGSU Results
Saturday, April 13, 2019 - Bowling Green, Ohio
SINGLES
1 - Paula Comella (BGSU) def. Brindtha Ramasamy (MIA) 4-6, 6-0, 6-2
2 - Milana Lysova (MIA) def. Marharita-Sophia Tavpash (BGSU) 5-7, 7-6 [6], 6-3
3 - Polina Radeva (BGSU) def. Jordan Ortega-Mendez (MIA) 6-0, 6-2
4 - Emily Struble (MIA) def. Ayumi Sasaki (BGSU) 6-3, 6-2
5 - Melati Devi (MIA) def. Marta Bettinelli (BGSU) 6-4, 6-1
6 - Makenzie Myers (MIA) def. Vanesa Pardo (BGSU) 6-2, 6-2
DOUBLES
1 – Comella/Tavpash (BGSU) def. Ramasamy/Lysova (MIA) 6-1
2 – Radeva/Sasaki (BGSU) def. Kalita/Myers (MIA) 6-2
3 – Devi/Struble (MIA) def. Bettinelli/Pardo (BGSU) 6-1
Statistical Standouts
Coach Dalmacio's Take
"I'm proud of the way we fought today," said Coach Dalmacio. "It's always a disappointment when you come so close to beating the number one team in conference, but we'll take the lesson forward to the next practice until WMU on Sunday."
Up Next
The Falcons will return to the court on Sunday, April 21 for their final home match of the season when they take on MAC opponent Western Michigan. The match is set to take place at 1 p.m. at Keefe Courts, weather permitting. Currently, the Broncos are 11-8 on the season, with a 3-1 standing within the conference.
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'
BGSU Results
Saturday, April 13, 2019 - Bowling Green, Ohio
SINGLES
1 - Paula Comella (BGSU) def. Brindtha Ramasamy (MIA) 4-6, 6-0, 6-2
2 - Milana Lysova (MIA) def. Marharita-Sophia Tavpash (BGSU) 5-7, 7-6 [6], 6-3
3 - Polina Radeva (BGSU) def. Jordan Ortega-Mendez (MIA) 6-0, 6-2
4 - Emily Struble (MIA) def. Ayumi Sasaki (BGSU) 6-3, 6-2
5 - Melati Devi (MIA) def. Marta Bettinelli (BGSU) 6-4, 6-1
6 - Makenzie Myers (MIA) def. Vanesa Pardo (BGSU) 6-2, 6-2
DOUBLES
1 – Comella/Tavpash (BGSU) def. Ramasamy/Lysova (MIA) 6-1
2 – Radeva/Sasaki (BGSU) def. Kalita/Myers (MIA) 6-2
3 – Devi/Struble (MIA) def. Bettinelli/Pardo (BGSU) 6-1
Statistical Standouts
- In doubles, Tavpash moved up to tie Patty Bank for No. 24 on the all-time doubles win list with 58 in her career at BGSU.
- Capturing win 72 of her career in singles, Comella moved up to a tie for No. 14 on the all-time singles win list.
- Radeva also made a jump on the all-time singles wins list. With win 61, she moved up to sole possession of No. 22 all-time.
- Winning in both singles and doubles, Comella moved into a tie for No. 6 on the all-time combined wins list with 149.
Coach Dalmacio's Take
"I'm proud of the way we fought today," said Coach Dalmacio. "It's always a disappointment when you come so close to beating the number one team in conference, but we'll take the lesson forward to the next practice until WMU on Sunday."
Up Next
The Falcons will return to the court on Sunday, April 21 for their final home match of the season when they take on MAC opponent Western Michigan. The match is set to take place at 1 p.m. at Keefe Courts, weather permitting. Currently, the Broncos are 11-8 on the season, with a 3-1 standing within the conference.
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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