March 27, 2009

Women's Tennis Drops Close Match to Cleveland State, 4-3

   Boardman, Ohio -- The Youngstown State women's tennis picked up three wins at singles, but dropped the doubles point to Cleveland State as it lost 4-3 on Friday evening at the Boardman Tennis Center. Anna Volkova, Lauren Hankle and Gretchen Cloern each won their singles match.

    Hankle played at No. 2 beating Melissa Holzinger 6-2, 6-1. Volkova won in the No. 3 spot by a score of 6-1, 6-2 and Cloern picked up her win in dramatic fashion,4-6, 7-6 (7), (6).

    Cloern also teamed up with Sarah Lynch at No. 1 doubles winning 8-6 over Charlotte Gibbons and Catrine Bjerrehus.

The Vikings won at No. 2 and 3 and to take the early lead and was able to secure the win with the three singles points.

    The Penguins will host Valpo Sunday morning at the Boardman Tennis Center. March time is set for 8 a.m.