JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - North Florida extended its home win streak to 18 with a 6-1 win over South Florida. This marks the Osprey's third victory against the Bulls in the teams' 12 meetings.
Junior transfer
Catherine Gulihur and partner
Ana Paula Melilo picked up the first win in doubles on court one, defeating Grace Schumacher and Margriet Timmermans, 6-2.
Lucia Montano and
Constanza Gorches clinched the doubles point, 6-3, in the two slot downing Amelie Boy and Evelyne Tiron. Court three with
Valentina Mariotto and Sean Lodkzk went unfinished.
Gorches earned the first win in singles, edging Laura Pellicer 7-5, 6-2 on court four. Gulihur followed close behind with a 6-4, 6-4 win in the two slot against Grace Schumacher.
Summer Yardley claimed the match point for the Ospreys with a 6-4, 6-4, victory over Alexandria Mjos on court six. Montano, Melilo and Mariotto each finished their matches in tiebreaks.
The Ospreys travel to Tallahassee, Fla., Friday, Feb. 12, for a match against No. 8 Florida State.
North Florida 6, South Florida 1
February 8, 2021 | UNF Tennis Complex | Jacksonville, Fla.
Singles Competition
1. Amelie Boy (USF) def.
Lucia Montano (UNF-W) 6-4, 0-6, 1-0 (10-5)
2.
Catherine Gulihur (UNF-W) def. Grace Schumacher (USF) 6-4, 6-4
3.
Ana Paula Melilo (UNF-W) def. Evelyne Tiron (USF) 7-6 (7-4), 3-6, 1-0 (11-9)
4.
Constanza Gorches (UNF-W) def. Laura Pellicer (USF) 7-5, 6-2
5.
Valentina Mariotto (UNF-W) def. Lucia Garrigues (USF) 7-5, 1-6, 1-0 (11-9)
6.
Summer Yardley (UNF-W) def. Alexandria Mjos (USF) 6-4, 6-4
Doubles Competition
1.
Catherine Gulihur/
Ana Paula Melilo (UNF-W) def. Grace Schumacher/Margriet Timmermans (USF) 6-2
2.
Lucia Montano/
Constanza Gorches (UNF-W) def. Amelie Boy/Evelyne Tiron (USF) 6-3
3.
Valentina Mariotto/Sean Lodkzki (UNF-W) vs. Grace Eland/Laura Pellicer (USF) 5-4, unfinished
Match Notes
University of South Florida 1-4
North Florida Women's Tennis 3-0
Order of finish: Doubles (1,2); Singles (4,2,6,3,5,1)
Official: Kendyl Jennings
