Women's Tennis Beats Illinois State

Sunday, February 22

Louisville, Ky.

2:00 PM

University of Louisville

LLINOIS STATE

Laszkowksi contributed two points in the Cardinals' win.

February 22, 2004 | Women's Tennis

Feb. 22, 2004

The University of Louisville women's tennis team won the doubles point and held on to win the doubles in the 4-3 win over Illinois State at the Bass Rudd Tennis Center.

"This was a tremendous win for our team," said Greg Davis, U of L head coach. "To lose to DePaul 4-3 and turn around and win this match against ISU 4-3 speaks loudly about this team's heart and character."

The doubles point was won when the No. 2 pair of Natalie Laszkowski and Kelly Taylor edged the Illinois State pair of Michelle Rabinovich and Laura Gravino 9-7. Christina Gogol and Paige Eber contributed the other U of L doubles win at No. 3.

The heart of the Cardinal lineup scored the three singles points. Taylor won her match over Elizabeth Bingier 7-6, 6-2. Julia Hierl won at No. 4 and Laszkowksi had her second win of the day with a 6-3, 6-2 win over ISU's Emilie Sechaud.

Louisville 4, Illinois State 3DoublesNo. 1 - Liina Suurvarik/Katri Miller (ISU) def. Julia Hierl/Michele Spiess (UL), 8-5No. 2 - Natalie Laszkowski/ Kelly Taylor (UL) def. Michelle Rabinovich/Laura Gravino (ISU), 9-7No. 3 - Christina Gogol/Paige Eber (UL) def. Elizabeth Bingier/Emilie Sechaud (ISU), 8-5
SinglesNo. 1 - Liina Suurvarik (ISU) def. Michele Spiess (UL), 6-2, 6-2No. 2 - Katri Miller (ISU) def. Christina Gogol (UL), 6-0, 6-1No. 3 - Kelly Taylor (UL) def. Elizabeth Bingier (ISU), 7-6, 6-2No. 4 - Julia Hierl (UL) def. Michelle Rabinovich (ISU), 6-2, 6-4No. 5 - Natalie Laszkowski (UL) def. Emilie Sechaud (ISU), 6-3, 6-2No. 6 - Laura Gravino (ISU) def. Paige Eber (UL), 7-5, 6-3