Oct. 22, 2007

Thayer and Volkova Pick up Doubles win in ITA Midwest Regionals

   Ann Arbor, Mich. -- Senior Emily Thayer and Sophomore Anna Volkova concluded the fall season at the ITA Midwest Regionals. Thayer defeated Cleveland State in her consolation round of singles. She later joined Volkova at doubles to defeat the University of Michigan.

    In the single qualifier round Volkova lost to Wisconsin's Chelsea Nusslock 7-6 (3), 6-7(5), 6-1. Thayer dropped her qualifier round to UIC's Lubica Nadasska 6-2, 6-2. Thayer went on in consolation match to defeat Jackie Tabb from Cleveland State 1-6, 6-4,10-3.

    In doubles action, the duo teamed up to beat Michigan's Tanvi Dudhela and Kari Wig 8-6. In the next round Angela DiPastian and Christina Keesey from Ohio State claimed the 8-3 over YSU.

    The women's tennis team will be back in action on January 19th as they take on Xavier at the Boardman Tennis Center.