Jan. 19, 2008

Women's Tennis Falls in Spring Opener to Xavier, 6-1

   Boardman -- The Youngstown State women's tennis team hosted Xavier University in the spring season opener on Saturday evening. Anna Volkova picked up the 'Guins only point by defeating Aylin Seyalioglu 6-2, 6-4 in the No. 1 singles spot.

    Volkova also joined Emily Thayer at No. 1 doubles to earn the 8-4 win over Kara Courtney and Tifanie Treece.  Sophomores Kelly Culbertson and Tanisha Welch dropped their doubles match 8-4 while Hannah Patten and Irena Lanc lost 8-1 in the No. 3 spot.

    After picking up the double point, Xavier went on to secure the victory by winning five of the six singles matches. Thayer  lost a close match to Treece, 7-6, 7-6, at No. 2. Kaitlyn Zinn beat  Welch, 6-4, 6-0 in the No. 3 spot. Lanc dropped her match to Jill Durco 6-4, 6-4. Culbertson fell 6-4, 6-1 to Jeanette Feider and Patten lost to Kelsey Kinnard 6-0, 6-4.

    The women's tennis team will travel to Toledo to play the Rockets at 6 p.m. on Saturday evening.