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Women's Tennis Drops Match to No. 17 Ranked NC State
2/16/2019 2:12 PM | Women's Tennis
RALEIGH, N.C. – The University of Utah women's tennis team was defeated earlier today by the No. 17 ranked North Carolina State Wolfpack, with a score of 0-7. With this loss, the Utes move to an overall record of 4-2 on the season.
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"Our young team learned a great lesson versus a top team in their home venue, this will serve us well as we move into the meat of our season," said head coach Mat Iandolo.
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In doubles, the duo of Whitney Hekking and Leah Heimuli were able to notch a victory at the No. 2 spot, topping Claudia and Adriana Reami with a score of 6-2. The Utes then dropped their matches on courts 1 and 3, for the Wolfpack to take the doubles point and the early lead.
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In singles, Brianna Chisholm fought hard at the No. 1 position, falling short in a competitive match against the No. 25 ranked singles player in the country, Anna Rogers, with a score of 6-7, 6-2, 6-10. At the No. 6 spot, Heimuli also went into a tie breaker set with Amanda Rebol, falling short with a score of 7-6, 3-6, 7-10. The Utes also dropped their matches on courts 2,3,4 and 5, to fall to the Wolfpack with a final score of 0-7.
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The University of Utah women's tennis team will be back in action on February 22, as they will make a road trip to Madison, Wisconsin, to take on the University of Wisconsin, as they will match up against the Badgers at 4 p.m. that day.
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"Our young team learned a great lesson versus a top team in their home venue, this will serve us well as we move into the meat of our season," said head coach Mat Iandolo.
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In doubles, the duo of Whitney Hekking and Leah Heimuli were able to notch a victory at the No. 2 spot, topping Claudia and Adriana Reami with a score of 6-2. The Utes then dropped their matches on courts 1 and 3, for the Wolfpack to take the doubles point and the early lead.
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In singles, Brianna Chisholm fought hard at the No. 1 position, falling short in a competitive match against the No. 25 ranked singles player in the country, Anna Rogers, with a score of 6-7, 6-2, 6-10. At the No. 6 spot, Heimuli also went into a tie breaker set with Amanda Rebol, falling short with a score of 7-6, 3-6, 7-10. The Utes also dropped their matches on courts 2,3,4 and 5, to fall to the Wolfpack with a final score of 0-7.
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The University of Utah women's tennis team will be back in action on February 22, as they will make a road trip to Madison, Wisconsin, to take on the University of Wisconsin, as they will match up against the Badgers at 4 p.m. that day.
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