Women's Tennis Blanks West Virgina

Friday, February 18

Louisville, Ky.

7:30 PM

University of Louisville

WEST VIRGINIA

Leslie Stewart won No. 1 doubles and outlasted her singles opponent in three sets.

February 18, 2005 | Women's Tennis

Feb. 18, 2005

The University of Louisville women's tennis team blanked the University of West Virginia 7-0 to win the second match of a doubleheader Friday night at Bass-Rudd Tennis Center.

"We feel very fortunate to have won this match. West Virginia is a very deep and talented team," said Greg Davis, U of L head coach. "We played with a lot of heart."

The Cardinals took the doubles point with wins at No. 1 and No. 3. Leslie Stewart won No. 1 doubles wit her partner Suzanna Gracanin and then outlasted her singles opponent in three sets. U of L freshman Robyn White rolled easily 6-1, 6-0 over Kelly Walsh. At No. 3, U of L senior Kelly Taylor dropped her first set 1-6 and then won 6-4, 6-4. Natalie Laszkowski, Gracanin and Ariana Marshall won their singles matches to complete the sweep of future Big East opponent Mountaineers.

SINGLESNo. 1 Leslie Stewart (UL) def. Natalie Prinz 3-6, 6-4, 10-5No. 2 Robyn White (UL) def. Kelly Walsh 6-1, 6-0No. 3 Kelly Taylor (UL) def. Monica Lyskawa 1-6, 6-4, 6-4No. 4 Natalie Laszkowski (UL) def. Kathryn Gerber 6-3, 7-5No. 5 Suzanna Gracanin (UL) def. Rayne Theis 6-4, 6-3No. 6 Ariana Marshall (UL) def. Stacey Percival 6-3, 6-1
DOUBLESNo. 1 Stewart/Gracanin (UL) def. Theis 8-3No. 2 Prinz/Walsh (WVU) def. Laszkowski/Taylor 7-6 def.No. 3 Marshall/White (UL) def. Lyskawa/Gerber 6-3, 6-1