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Houston Falls at Boston College, Faces UConn
3/30/2019 7:47:00 AM | Tennis
The Cougars take on conference rival UConn at 12 p.m.
HOUSTON – The Houston Women's Tennis team suffered the first loss in four weeks on the road against the Eagles, 5-2. The Cougars will face UConn at 12 p.m. at the UConn Tennis Facility.
Houston had a hot start in doubles, starting on Court 3 where Phonexay Chitdara and Jovana Vukovic secured the first match of the day, 6-2. On the neighboring court, Ndindi Ndunda and Sophie Gerits battled to snatch the first point at Flight 2, 7-5.
Rolling into singles, the Eagles were able to get a head start at Court 2, where Mimi Kendall-Wolseley dropped the first match against Jackie Urbinati, 6-1, 6-2. Ndunda battled a long three-set match against Kylie Wilcox at Flight 1 5-7, 6-2, 6-1. Doubles partner Gerits faced Natasha Irani in a tight matchup, dropping the last set 3-6, 7-5, 6-4. Freshman Vukovic was also close to finish, but eventually lost against Enele Tsokilauri at Court 3.
The lone singles win came from freshman Stephanie Belovukovic, who defeated Loren Haukova at Flight 6, 8-6. The Australian has yet to drop a match since mid-February.
Tennis Match Results
Houston vs Boston College
3/29/19
Houston 2, Boston College 5
DOUBLES
1. Jackie Urbinati/Kylie Wilcox (BC) def. Mimi Kendall-Woseley/Elena Tairyan (HOUS) 6-1
2. Sophie Gerits/Ndini Ndunda (HOU) def. Laura Lopez/Elene Tsokilauri (BC) 7-5
3. Phonexay Chitdara/Jovana Vukovic (HOU) def. Loren Haukova/Natasha Irani (BC) 6-2
SINGLES
1. Kylie Wilcox (BC) def. Ndini Ndunda (HOU) 5-7, 6-2, 6-1
2. Jackie Urbinati (BC) def. Mimi Kendall-Woseley (HOU) 6-1, 6-2
3. Natasha Irani (BC) def. Sophie Gerits (HOU) 3-6, 7-5, 6-4
4. Elene Tsokilauri (BC) def. Jovana Vukovic (HOU) 5-7, 7-5, 6-2
5. Laura Lopez (BC) def. Phonexay Chitdara (HOU) 6-1, 6-1
6. Stephanie Belovukovic (HOU) def. Loren Haukova (BC) 8-6
Match Notes:
Houston 11-5
ABOUT THE HUSKIES
UConn hosts the Cougars with a 4-8 record this season, defeating Georgia Southern in their last match, 4-3. The Huskies are lead by senior Jacquelyn Fitz-Randolph at Flight 1 in singles.
UP NEXT FOR HOUSTON
The Cougars will host UTSA at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 7th, followed by conference rival USF at 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 7th.
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