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Bearcats Tennis Battles West Virginia, but falls 4-3
March 16, 2008
Results
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - For the second day in a row, the University of Cincinnati tennis team dropped a 4-3 decision in a BIG EAST match, losing to host West Virginia today.
After dropping the three doubles matches and falling behind 1-0 to the Mountaineers, the Bearcats battled throughout singles play looking to pull off a come-from-behind victory.
Cincinnati took four of the six contests to three sets, but fell just one match short, losing by a final of 4-3. Jennifer Keiner won at the No. 2 spot, followed by Val Dandik and Jennifer Rowen who were victorious at No. 4 and No. 5, respectively.
The Bearcats return home Sunday, March 30 for a non-conference match vs. Boston University. The match will be held at Noon at the Western Tennis and Fitness Club (www.westerntfc.com).
Final Results
Cincinnati at West Virginia
Morgantown, W.Va.
Singles
1. Stacey Percival (WVU) def. Alizee Paradis (UC), 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (10-8)
2. Jenn Keiner (UC) def. Monica Lyskawa (WVU), 6-4, 6-3
3. Natalia Prinz (WVU) def. Elizabeth Young (UC), 7-6 (6-3), 5-7, 6-3
4. Val Dandrik (UC) def. Colleen Speaker (WVU), 6-1, 6-7 (3-6), 6-2
5. Jennifer Rowen (UC) def. Ashley Pilsbury (WVU), 4-6, 7-5, 6-3
6. Stephanie LaFortune (WVU) def. Abigal Mayo (UC), 6-4, 6-3
Doubles
1. Percival/Prinz (WVU) def. Paradis/Rowen (UC), 8-1
2. LaFortune/Lyskawa (WVU) def. Dandrik/Young (UC), 8-6
3. Pilsbury/Burton (WVU) def. Keiner/Mayo (UC), 8-3
Final Score: West Virginia 4, Cincinnati 3
Record:
Cincinnati 4-11, 1-7 BIG EAST
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