Marshall University Athletics
Kellner Reaches Quarter-Finals at Wilson/ITA Atlantic Regional
10/24/2009 12:00:00 AM | Women's Tennis
Oct. 24, 2009
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BLACKSBUGH, Va. - Junior Catherine Kellner won both of her matches on Saturday as she beat Neela Vaez of Virginia and Amy Simidian of Penn State to advance to the quarter-finals at the Wilson/ITA Atlantic Regional on the campus of Virginia Tech.
The Smithtown, N.Y., native defeated Vaez in the morning match in straight sets (6-1, 6-1). In the afternoon contest, Simidian took the first set 6-1, but Kellner would rebound to win in three sets (1-6, 6-3, 6-2).
"We are very excited for Catherine," head coach John Mercer said. "She is playing some great tennis."
Kellner is the lone MU player to advance in the main draw of the tournament. She will take on Jenny Stevens of Virginia on Sunday at 11:30 a.m.
In doubles action, the team of Michaela Kissell and Dominika Zaprazna is the only Marshall team remaining. They advanced into the quarter-finals by default and will face the team of Betts/Newman of Virginia Tech on Sunday at 10 p.m.
Action continues tomorrow morning at the Burrows/Burleson Tennis Courts. Fans can follow the live brackets by logging onto www.hokiesports.com
