March 30, 2008

Cleveland State Gets Past Women's Tennis, 5-2

    Cleveland, Ohio-- The Youngstown State Women's tennis team faced Horizon League opponent Cleveland State in the second league match-up of the season on Sunday afternoon. YSU picked up wins at No. 1 and 2 singles, but the Vikings won the doubles point and four singles matches to claim the 5-2 victory.

     In singles action, sophomores Anna Volkova and Tanisha Welch both won their matches in the No. 1 and 2 spots. Volkova beat Melissa Holzinger 7-6, 7-4 in the tie-breaker and the 6-0 in the second set. Welch easily defeated Jenn Meyers, 6-0, 6-0.

    At doubles, senior Emily Thayer also paired up with junior Irena Lanc for the 8-3 win at No. 1 doubles.

    The Penguins will next travel to Chicago on Sunday to face Horizon League foe UIC. Match time is set for 10 a.m.