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No. 38 DePaul
@Herd_Tennis Downs No. 38 DePaul
4/3/2015 12:00:00 AM | Women's Tennis
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -- There was much to celebrate on Kai Broomfield's (Toronto, Canada) senior day as Marshall tennis trumped No. 38 DePaul (12-4) Friday, April 3 at the Huntington Tennis Club in Barboursville, W. Va.
The win improved the Herd's record to 13-7, and was the team's highest ranked win this season.
Competitive doubles in the new six-game/no ad scoring format set the tone for the day. Broomfield and partner Marija Bogicevic (Belgrade, Serbia) were first to succeed, capturing a 6-4 win at the number 2 spot.
The Blue Demons answered by stealing their win over sophomore Rachael Morales (Reynoldsburg, Ohio) and freshman Maddie Silver (Grand Rapids, Mich.) on court 2 (6-3).
With the doubles point resting on the shoulders of sophomore duo Anna Pomyatinskaya (Sochi, Russia) and Derya Turhan (Bad Something, Germany), they pulled through with a 6-4 win.
The Herd carried the winning momentum to dominate singles play.
Turhan made it look easy with a swift 6-2, 6-2 win at the No. 1 spot. Silver quickly followed suit with a 6-1, 6-2 win on court 2.
Pomyatinskaya followed close behind with another straight set win on court 3 (6-3, 7-5), securing the overall win for the Herd. She is now 15-5 in singles this season.
DePaul chalked up two W's by defeating Bogicevic (6-0, 6-1) on court 5, and snagging a grueling three-setter from Broomfield (3-6, 6-4, 10-7) on court 4.
Morales was also able to come through with a straight set win on court 6 to improve the score to 5-2.
Next, the Herd takes on No. 52 William and Mary Sunday, April 5 at noon. With promises of good weather, the match will be played outdoors at the Brian David Fox Tennis Center on campus.
Quotes from head coach John Mercer
"I am very proud with how the girls played and competed. We picked a great day to come out and play really well."
"Up and down the line we played solid, and I really liked a lot of what I saw today. Hopefully we can keep it going these next couple weeks."
"I'm proud of Kai and extremely happy we could make the day special for her and get the win. Hopefully she will look back and remember this day as a special memory."
Complete Results
Singles competition
- Derya Turhan (MAR) def. Patricia Lancranjan (DEP) 6-2, 6-2
- Maddie Silver (MAR) def. Patricia Fargas (DEP) 6-1, 6-2
- Anna Pomyatinskaya (MAR) def. Ana Vladutu (DEP) 6-3, 7-5
- Jasmin Kling (DEP) def. Kai Broomfield (MAR) 3-6, 6-4, 10-7
- Rebeca Mitrea (DEP) def. Marija Bogicevic (MAR) 6-0, 6-1
- Rachael Morales (MAR) def. Zaina Sufi (DEP) 6-4, 6-3
Doubles competition
- Derya Turhan/Anna Pomyatinskaya (MAR) def. Patricia Fargas/Jasmin Kling (DEP) 6-4
- Kai Broomfield/Marija Bogicevic (MAR) def. Ana Vladutu/Yuliya Shupenia (DEP) 6-4
- Rebeca Mitrea/Zaina Sufi (DEP) def. Maddie Silver/Rachael Morales (MAR) 6-3
Match Notes:
DePaul 12-4; National ranking #38
Marshall 13-7
Order of finish: Doubles (2,3,1); Singles (5,1,2,3,4,6)
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