University of North Florida
Wichita State
UNF drops match to No. 69 Shockers
3/15/2008 9:43:00 PM | Women's Tennis
Boise State up next for Ospreys
WICHITA, Kan. - The University of North Florida women's tennis team gave it a valiant effort against No. 69 Wichita State on Saturday but fell 4-0 on WSU's home court at the Shocker Invitational.
UNF (7-8) was shut out for just the second time this season. The loss dropped the Ospreys to 0-3 against nationally-ranked opponents.
"We didn't come out with the intensity we needed to get the doubles point from a good Wichita State team," said assistant coach Rodrigo Puebla. "We played better at singles but weren't able to finish. I am pleased with the way Vanessa (Sanchez) has been playing. It is a good way for her to finish her senior season."
Senior Vanessa Sanchez dropped the first set at No. 2 singles and gave WSU's Anna Egorova a good run but did not finish the match.
At No. 1 singles, junior Natalia Sanchez proved to be a worthy competitor for WSU's Stephanie Dalmacio, losing a close 7-5 first set. Sanchez fell behind in the second set and lost 6-2 to drop the match.
The Ospreys will wrap up the Shocker Invitational at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday against Boise State.
Tennis Match Results
North Florida vs Wichita State
Mar 15, 2008 at Wichita, Kan.
#69 Wichita State 4, North Florida 0
Singles competition
1. Stephanie Dalmacio (WSU) def. Natalia Sanchez (UNFW) 7-5, 6-2
2. Anna Egorova (WSU) vs. Vanessa Sanchez (UNFW) 6-4, unfinished
3. Florentina Hanisch (WSU) def. Maria Melihova (UNFW) 6-1, 4-1, retired
4. Torrie Browning (WSU) def. Ina Durcakova (UNFW) 6-2, 6-4
5. Victoria Krook (UNFW) vs. Lenore Lazaroiu (WSU) no result
6. Carolina Melo (UNFW) vs. Laryssa Ferreira (WSU) no result
Doubles competition
1. Stephanie Dalmacio/Laryssa Ferreira (WSU) def. Natalia Sanchez/Carolina Melo (UNFW) 8-4
2. Anna Egorova/Lenore Lazaroiu (WSU) def. Ina Durcakova/Vanessa Sanchez (UNFW) 8-4
3. Florentina Hanisch/Torrie Browning (WSU) def. Victoria Krook/Maria Melihova (UNFW) 8-4
Match Notes:
North Florida 7-8
Wichita State 5-4; National ranking #69
