Women's Tennis Falls to Nationally Ranked Winthrop

Saturday, March 5

11 am

University of Akron

Winthrop

Women's Tennis Falls to Nationally Ranked Winthrop

March 05 | Women's Tennis

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — The University of Akron women's tennis team fell in a 6-0 decision versus No. 66 Winthrop on Saturday afternoon at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex.

"We haven't hit outside since last October, and it really showed today," head coach Brandon Padgett said. "A few players were able to find a rhythm, but overall, we struggled."

Akron was not able to participate in doubles action due to illness while Winthrop swept singles play.

In No. 1 singles, sophomore Ariadna Blinova (Riga, Latvia) competed against Winthrop's Lauren Proctor but fell 6-1, 6-0. Sophomore Sophia Geier (Burgebrach, Germany) took on the 105th ranked singles player in the nation, Alice Garcia, dropping a close three set match, 6-4, 4-6, 1-0 (8).

Freshman Luisa Echeverry also contended in a three set match but stumbled, 6-2, 4-6, 1-0 (6) to Tijana Uzelac at No. 5 singles.

"This trip was definitely a difficult one for us," Padgett finished. "Already playing short two players, but then having to deal with the flu and what we believe to be food poisoning. I am still proud of the effort, especially under the circumstances. We need to find a way to get everyone healthy, and we will get back on track."

Akron's travels continue at nearby Cleveland State on Wednesday, Mar. 9 for a 3 p.m. match against the Vikings.

WINTHROP 6, AKRON 0

March 5, 2016

Singles:

1. Lauren Proctor (WU) def. Ariadna Blinova (UA) 6-1, 6-0

2. Alice Garcia (WU) def. Sophia Geier (UA) 6-4, 4-6, 1-0 (8)

3. Mariana Humberg (WU) def. Carli Knezevich (UA) 6-1, 6-0

4. Caitlin Cridland (WU) def. Martina Zerbola (UA) 6-1, 3-0 (ret. ill)

5. Tijana Uzelac (WU) def. Luisa Echeverry (UA) 6-2, 4-6, 1-0 (6)

6. Megan Kaufmann (WU) def. Carla Flores (UA) 6-3, 6-0

Order of finish:

Singles– 1, 3, 4, 6, 5, 2