Tennis
team grabs second-straight win
Frogs sweep doubles point against
Utah
By Shelli Manchaca
Skiff Staff
The women's tennis team notched its second straight
win Wednesday afternoon at the Bayard H. Friedman Tennis
Center after beating Utah 5-0 in a match that was shortened
due to inclement weather.
The win brings TCUs record to 6-5 overall and
2-1 in Conference USA. Early in the match, junior Paty
Aburto and senior Rosa Perez gained vital points by
ousting Cassie Kasteler and Ellen Svensson of Utah,
8-0, in their doubles match. Junior Saber Pierce
and doubles partner sophomore Karla Mancinas defeated
Maria Svensson and Allison Hansen, 8-4, while senior
Brenna Shackelford and sophomore Ivonne Andrade beat
Utahs Sheri Esrock and Rachel Alder, 8-4.
Prior to Wednesdays matchup against Utah, the
Frogs had won just one of their last six matches. They
began a five-game losing streak March 1.
TCUs No. 1 Aburto, who ranks No. 72 in the Intercollegiate
Tennis Association, helped boost her standings with
Wednesdays defeat of Ellen Svensson (6-2, 6-2)
in her singles match.
Aburto said she was not intimidated by the competition.
I felt very strong and have through most of the
season, she said. My technique has been
consistent and with a little work in conditioning and
unwavering confidence I know I can do better.
No. 2 Perez and No. 4 freshman Iris Jaklin defeated
Utah's Kasteler (6-1, 6-2) and Alder (6-1, 6-1).
Dave Borelli, who is in his first season as head coach
of the Frogs, said he is confident in his players and
expects them to get better as the season continues.
We are facing tougher teams this year and stepping
up fairly well, he said. We must get better
and the only way to get better is to play tougher teams.
I feel we are progressing steadily as our top four players
are improving everyday."
The Frogs face off against Marshall noon Saturday at
the Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center.
Shelli
Manchaca
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Ty
Halasz/Photo editor
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Sophomore
Ivonne Andrade pulls a swift backhand in doubles
play against the Utah Utes Wednesday at the Bayard
H. Friedman Tennis Center.
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