March 7, 2008
Final Stats
ORLANDO, Fla. (www.ucfathletics.com) - UCF failed to drop a set Friday afternoon as the women's tennis team shutout Tennessee Tech, 6-0, at the UCF Tennis Complex. The Knights (6-5) and Golden Eagles (2-9) decided to play singles first due to the threat of inclement weather and with the match already decided, doubles matches were not held.
"We did a solid job of adjusting to the conditions out there today," said head coach Stephanie Nickitas. "I am very happy with the results and how we did not drop a set across the lineup. This should provide us with a lot of confidence heading into our spring-break trip to Texas."
By winning all six singles contests, UCF posted its third shutout of the season. Freshman Jenny Frisell took down Kelly Holtzhausen, 6-3, 6-0, by playing in her first match at the No. 1 position since Feb. 10. At No. 2, junior Elvira Serrot did not have trouble against Mireia Cano, claiming a 6-2, 6-2 victory.
Meanwhile, senior Kyla McNicol flew past Diana Woodcock at No. 3, 6-2, 6-3, and junior Kenza Belbacha posted the same scores in a win vs. Kay Ngiam at No. 4. Over at No. 5 singles, senior Anna Yakimchenkova surrendered just two games for a 6-2, 6-0 triumph against Katie Barnhill, and senior Jennifer Carati collected a 6-1, 7-5 victory vs. Evgenia Yartseva at No. 6.
UCF hits the road next week for spring break, traveling to Texas to square off against Houston Monday at 3 p.m. and Rice Tuesday at 10 a.m.
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UCF 6, Tennessee Tech 0Singles competition1. Jenny Frisell (UCF) def. Kelly Holtzhausen (TTU) 6-3, 6-02. Elvira Serrot (UCF) def. Mireia Cano (TTU) 6-2, 6-23. Kyla McNicol (UCF) def. Diana Woodcock (TTU) 6-2, 6-34. Kenza Belbacha (UCF) def. Kay Ngiam (TTU) 6-2, 6-35. Anna Yakimchenkova (UCF) def. Katie Barnhill (TTU) 6-2, 6-06. Jennifer Carati (UCF) def. Evgenia Yartseva (TTU) 6-1, 7-5
Doubles competition did not take place
Match Notes:Tennessee Tech 2-9UCF 6-5