UDC Women’s Tennis Falls in Home Opener to Queens College 2-7

Washington, DC - The UDC Women's Tennis Team opened up their 2011-2012 campaign at home today at the UDC Tennis Facilty in Washington, DC. The Firebirds fell in a tough match-up against the number one ranked team in the East Coast Conference (ECC), Queens College by a score of 2-7.

Senior Maria Vitkina and Sophomore Jessica Nunez led the way winning their singles matches. Vitkina defeated Anna Rodionova, 7-6(5), 6-4, while Nunez won by defeating Tatala-Colin, 6-2, 7-5. Kristyna Nepivodova dropped a close one in a back and forth match-up against Erika Goldsmith, 6-4, 7-6(5).

Head Tennis Coach T. Richard Mahaffey was pleased with his team's effort saying, "I am not happy about the loss, but I was pleased with the fight and competitiveness our girls showed today. Queens College is a tough team who won the ECC Conference last year."

The Firebirds return to the courts tomorrow in another ECC matchup against NYIT at the UDC Tennis Facility.

Results

UDC - 2, Queens College – 7

Doubles

1. Tatala-Colin/Goldsmith (QC) def. Nunez/Vitkina 8-4

2. Rodionova/Fanchin (QC) def. Nepivodova/Duijst 8-3

3. Barber/Salvetova (QC) def. Leon/Abilla 8-1

Singles

1. Jessica Nunez def. Linda Tatala-Colin (QC) 6-2, 7-5

2. Erika Goldsmith (QC) def. Kristyna Nepivodova 6-4, 7-6(5)

3. Maria Vitkina def. Anna Rodionova (QC) 7-6(5), 6-4

4. Francesca Fanchin (QC) def. Maxime Duijst 6-3, 6-1

5. Phoebe Chiem (QC) def. Sofia Leon 6-2, 6-0

6. Daniela Celi (QC) def. Ty Abilla 6-3, 6-0

UDC - 2

QC - 7

Season Record (W-L): 0 - 1, 0 - 1 ECC