Marshall University Athletics
Herd Tennis Takes 12 Wins at W&M Invite
9/16/2006 12:00:00 AM | Women's Tennis
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Sept. 16, 2006
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - The Marshall Thundering Herd tennis competed in the second day of the William & Mary Invitational and improved with 12 wins.
Herd head coach John Mercer said the team competed with more determination.
"As a team we were hoping to play more relaxed and we stuck with our game plan against each opponent," he said. "We had a much better day. We had some tough draws and were able to beat some really good players."
In the tournament's Flight A singles, the Herd's Kellie Schmitt had two dominant outings in the consolation quarters and semis. Her 6-0, 6-0 victory over Jennifer Stevens of Virginia in the semis was a high-quality win.
"Kellie won two really good matches," Mercer said. "Her concentration was a lot better."
In Flight D of singles competition, Karolina Soor advanced to the finals by defeating Richmond's Ashley Vosters in two sets, 6-1, 6-3.
"We are really excited about her accomplishment," Mercer said. "Hopefully she is going to continue to improve and get better."
The tournament's Flight F singles saw Anna Volkova take third overall by defeating Virginia Tech's Chelsea Cramp, 6-4, 6-2.
In Flight A of the doubles draw, No. 34 Schmitt and Lynzee Kever were bested by North Carolina's duo of Caitlin Collins and Sanaz Marand, 8-3.
"We played with a lot of confidence," Mercer said. "Going into tournaments like this you of course want to win more than you lose. We are going to continue to try to get better."
The tournament will continue Sunday and updates are available at tribeathletics.com.
William & Mary Invitational: Marshall University Results - Day 2
Flight A Singles Consolation Quarterfinals (at Busch Courts) #110 Kellie Schmitt (Marshall) def. Beatrice Grasu (Richmond) - 6-3, 6-2
Consolation Semifinals #110 Kellie Schmitt (Marshall) def. Jennifer Stevens (Virginia) - 6-0, 6-0
Flight B Singles Consolation Quarterfinals (at Busch Courts) #105 Lynzee Kever (Marshall) def. Fernanda Luiz (ODU) - 6-1, 6-2
Consolation Semifinals #105 Lynzee Kever (Marshall) def. Audrey Bordeleau (Arkansas) - 6-4, 7-5
Flight C Singles Consolation Quarterfinals (at Dillard) Thaddea Lock (Marshall) def. Rachel Wilhelm (Arkansas) - 4-6, 6-1, 10-2 Lauren Cash (BC) def. Jeanne Schwartz (Marshall) - 4-6, 6-2, 11-9
Consolation Semifinals JJ Larson (Virginia Tech) def. Thaddea Lock (Marshall) - 6-3, 6-0
Back Draw Consolation Jeanne Schwartz (Marshall) advances due to withdrawn player
Flight D Singles Semifinals Karolina Soor (Marshall) def. Ashlee Vosters (Richmond) - 6-1, 6-3
Flight E Singles Quarterfinals (at Caf Courts) Jessica Keener (Marshall) def. Juliana Naso (Maryland) - 7-5, 6-2
Consolation Semifinals (at Caf Courts) Yulia Kashelkina (Marshall) def. Bethan James (Virginia Tech) - 6-2, 7-6 (9)
Semifinals Jessica Preeg (Virginia) def, Jessica Keener (Marshall) - 6-3, 6-1
Flight F Singles Semifinals Alexandra de Guzman (W&M) def. Anna Volkova (Marshall) - 6-1, 6-0
Consolation Anna Volkova (Marshall) def. Chelsea Cramp (Virginia Tech) - 6-4, 6-2
Flight A Doubles Quarterfinals (at Busch Courts) Marand/Collins (UNC) def. #34 Kever/Schmitt (Marshall) - 8-3
Flight B Doubles Consolation Quarterfinals (at Busch Courts) Schwartz/Keener (Marshall) def. B. James/Kretzer (Virginia Tech) - 8-3 Lock/Soor (Marshall) def. Brouwer/A. James (Virginia Tech) - 8-1
Flight C Doubles Semifinals (8) (at Caf Courts) Kashelkinsa/Volkova (Marshall) def. Whu/Sabacinski (W&M) - 9-8 (1)
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