Box Score The Chicago State women's tennis team earned a 4-2 comeback victory over the University of Tennessee at Martin Saturday afternoon at the St. Clair Tennis Club in O'Fallon, Illinois. The doubles point came down to No. 2 where UT Martin earned a 7-6 win.
The Cougars rallied in singles with straight set wins at No. 1, 2, 3 and 6 and No. 5 was still on the court when Chicago State clinched the 4-2 win. Complete results listed below.
"UT Martin played well in doubles," associate head coach
Adesuwa Osabuohien said. "We were close to closing out but didn't capture the opportunity. We still need to work on our doubles play. We regrouped and made sure we competed on every singles point. I'm happy with the way we responded."
The Cougars will be back on the court tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. 27, taking on St. Louis at the St. Clair Tennis Club in O'Fallon, Illinois at 8 a.m.
Chicago State University vs Tennessee Martin
2/26/2022 at O'Fallon, Illinois
(St. Clair Tennis Club)
Chicago State University 4, Tennessee Martin 2
Singles competition
1.
Cali Fuller (CSUW) def. Jule Streif (UTM) 6-1, 6-0
2.
Kristina Pukhaeva (CSUW) def. Sina Albersmeier (UTM) 6-3, 6-2
3.
Katarina Drazic (CSUW) def. Lia Espinal (UTM) 6-1, 7-5
4. Aziza Aubin (UTM) def.
Lizi Morgoshia (CSUW) 6-3, 6-4
5. Mizuki Sakurai (UTM) vs.
Susana Andres (CSUW) 7-6, 3-2, unfinished
6.
Katarina Dukic (CSUW) def. Jill Niedzialowski (UTM) 6-2, 7-5
Doubles competition
1. Jule Streif/Sina Albersmeier (UTM) def.
Cali Fuller/
Katarina Drazic (CSUW) 7-5
2. Amelia Campbell/Aziza Aubin (UTM) def.
Susana Andres/
Katarina Dukic (CSUW) 7-6
3.
Lizi Morgoshia/
Kristina Pukhaeva (CSUW) def. Jill Niedzialowski/Mizuki Sakurai (UTM) 7-6
Match Notes:
Order of finish: Doubles (1,3,2); Singles (1,2,4,6,3)
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