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Tennis Takes 7-0 Decision over Cincinnati
1/25/2009 12:00:00 AM | Women's Tennis
Jan. 25, 2009
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CINCINNATI, Ohio - The Marshall University women's tennis team took a 7-0 decision over the University of Cincinnati, Sunday evening at the Western Tennis and Fitness Club. The No. 46 Thundering Herd improved to 2-1 overall, while the Bearcats fell to 1-2 so far this season.
"Cincinnati pushed us really hard in doubles this evening," Marshall's head coach John Mercer said. "But we did a good job doing what we needed to do to win."
The Herd's No. 44 senior tandem of Kellie Schmitt (Pittsburgh, Pa.) and Karolina Soor (Lindesburg, Sweden) remain undefeated so far this season after a 9-7 victory over the team of Valeriya Dandik and Ksenia Slynko at the No. 1.
The pair of Jessica Keener (Reston, Va.) and Deanna Bailey (McDonough, Ga.) is also undefeated so far this season with a 9-8 advantage over Cincinnati's Jennifer Rowen and Elizabeth Young at the No. 2.
Playing the No. 3, the Herd's Thaddea Lock (Bristol, England) and Catherine Kellner (Smithtown, N.Y.) fell to Safiyya Ismail and Jessica Wise, 9-8.
After winning the doubles point, Marshall swept all six singles matches in straight-sets.
The 33rd-ranked Schmitt defeated Slynko, 6-2, 6-2, at the No. 1. Isabell Raich (Klaus, Austria) took a 6-1, 6-1 decision over Rowen at the No. 2. Playing the No. 3, Soor defeated Dandik, 6-1, 6-2.
Bailey took a 7-5, 6-0 advantage over Ismail at the No. 4. Keener defeated Wise, 6-2, 6-1, at the No. 5. Playing the No. 6 slot, Kellner took a 6-0, 6-2 victory over Young.
"We would like to thank and send our appreciation to the Marshall Club of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for their support tonight and throughout the season," Coach Mercer continued.
With the win, Marshall enhanced its all-time series lead over Cincinnati to 12-1. Tonight's victory marked the Herd's eighth consecutive win over the Bearcats.
Marshall will travel to Athens, Georgia next weekend to compete in the 2009 Intercollegiate Tennis Association National Team Indoor Championships, which will be hosted by the No. 6 University of Georgia.
The Herd will compete as the No. 2 seed behind the Georgia Bulldogs. Florida International and Ole Miss were placed as the No. 3 and 4 seeds, respectively.
"We are in great shape for the championships next weekend," Coach Mercer added.
Marshall will play the No. 3 seed and 53rd-ranked Florida International University, Sunday, Feb. 1, with first serve set for 9 a.m. Depending upon Sunday's outcome, the Herd will either face the No. 52 Ole Miss or No. 6 Georgia, Monday, Feb. 2, with times yet to be determined.
Tennis Match Results
Marshall vs Cincinnati
1/25/2009 at Cincinnati, Ohio
#46 Marshall 7, Cincinnati 0
Singles competition
1. #33 Kellie Schmitt (MAR) def. Ksenia Slynko (CINCI) 6-2, 6-2
2. Isabell Raich (MAR) def. Jennifer Rowen (CINCI) 6-1, 6-1
3. Karolina Soor (MAR) def. Valeriya Dandik (CINCI) 6-1, 6-2
4. Deanna Bailey (MAR) def. Safiyya Ismail (CINCI) 7-5, 6-0
5. Jessica Keener (MAR) def. Jessica Wise (CINCI) 6-2, 6-1
6. Catherine Kellner (MAR) def. Elizabeth Young (CINCI) 6-0, 6-2
Doubles competition
1. #44 Kellie Schmitt/Karolina Soor (MAR) def. Valeriya Dandik/Ksenia Slynko (CINCI) 9-7
2. Deanna Bailey/Jessica Keener (MAR) def. Jennifer Rowen/Elizabeth Young (CINCI) 9-8
3. Safiyya Ismail/Jessica Wise (CINCI) def. Thaddea Lock/Catherine Kellner (MAR) 9-8
Match Notes:
Marshall 2-1; National ranking #46
Cincinnati 1-2
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