Women's Tennis Perfect Against Morehead State

Sunday, February 26

Louisville, Ky.

7:30 PM

University of Louisville

MOREHEAD STATE

February 26, 2006 | Women's Tennis

Feb. 26, 2006

The University of Louisville women's tennis team blanked visiting Morehead State 7-0 in the second match of today's doubleheader at the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center.

"We played very well tonight," said U of L head coach Greg Davis. "Suzanna Gracanin and Robyn White played extremely well today. This is particularly notable because we need our upperclassmen to step up as we approach the teeth of our schedule."

Natalie Laszkowski had a perfect showing against Morehead State when she won doubles 8-0 and singles 6-0, 6-0. Her efforts helped U of L to raise its record to 11-3.

U of L started the match by winning the doubles point. Maria Klokotzky and Robyn White won their third doubles match of the weekend at No. 1 with a 8-3 win over Mariana Weschenfelder and Leah Lobnitz. The freshman pair, Natalia Baez and Bianca Gorbea won 8-3 at No. 2 over Fernanda Chiaparini and Laura Ferreria. Suzanna Gracanin and Natalie Laszkowski shut out Heather Butt and Megan Sammons 8-0 at No. 3.

The Cardinals swept all six singles matches. White beat Weschenfelder at No. 1 with a 6-1, 6-0 effort. At No. 2, Gorbea held off Chiaparini 6-2, 6-0 as did Gracanin at No. 3 against Ferreria. Laszkowski and Baez both won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 4 and No. 5 respectively. Stephania Velazquez beat Heather Butt 6-1, 6-0.

"We have two difficult matches next weekend with South Alabama, which is ranked in the Top 30 and then Minnesota a tough Big Ten team. We hope our fans come out and support us."

Singles1. Maria Klokotzky (UL) def. Mariana Weschenfelder 6-1, 6-02. Bianca Gorbea  (UL) def. Fernanda Chiaparini 6-2, 6-03. Suzanna Gracanin  (UL) def. Laura Ferreria 6-2, 6-04. Natalie Laszkowski  (UL) def. Leah Lebnitz 6-0, 6-05. Natalia Baez  (UL) def. Megan Sammons 6-0, 6-06. Stephania Velazquez  (UL) def. Heather Butt 6-1, 6-0
Doubles1. Klokotzky/White  (UL) def. Weschenfelder/Lobnitz 8-32. Baez/Gorbea  (UL) def. Chiaparini/Ferreria 8-33. Gracanin/Laszkowski  (UL) def. Butt/Sammons 8-0