Eastern Michigan Athletics
Friday, April 25
Oxford, Ohio
2 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
4
vs
0
Bowling Green
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OXFORD, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – Heading into the first round of the 2014 Mid-American Conference Women's Tennis Championships as the No. 3 seed, the Eastern Michigan University women's tennis team defeated No. 6 Bowling Green State University, 4-0, at the Hepburn Varsity Tennis Courts Friday, April 25. With the victory the Eagles move on the take on the No. 2 seed, Ball State University Saturday, April 26, at 2 p.m.
Eastern started off by picking up the first point in doubles play. Klara Supejova and Nino Mebuke continued their winning ways at No. 1 doubles by defeating Drew Fillis and Emily Reuland, 8-3, remaining undefeated versus MAC foes. Mariya Toncheva and Daphne Friedrichs sealed the first point with an 8-6 win over Harley Hutchinson and Hannah Drayton, 8-6, at No. 3 doubles. The No. 2 doubles match was left unfinished after the point was one.
In singles play, the Eagles swept the first three matches. Friedrichs was first to pick up a point by taking down Fillis, 6-2, 6-0, at No. 5, while Maria Paula Ribero swept Hutchison, 6-1, 6-3, in the No. 6 singles match. Finally, Toncheva closed out the dual by defeating Hannah Drayton, 6-0, 6-2, completing the first round contest between Bowling Green and Eastern.
"We did a great job of taking our strengths to the opponent today," stated Head Coach Ryan Ray. " I was pleased with the efficient play. Tomorrow should be another great battle with Ball State and we will be ready."
The Eagles will take on No. 2-seeded Ball State tomorrow, April 26, at 2 p.m. in Oxford. The winner of that match will move on to square off with the winner of No. 4 Buffalo versus No. 1 Miami on Sunday, April 27, at noon.
Singles competition
1. Klara Supejova (EMU) vs. Nikki Chiricosta (BG) 4-6, 1-2, unfinished
2. Diana Davitaia (EMU) vs. Emily Reuland (BG) 0-6, 3-3, unfinished
3. Nino Mebuke (EMU) vs. Katie Brozovich (BG) 6-2, 4-2, unfinished
4. Mariya Toncheva (EMU) def. Hannah Drayton (BG) 6-0, 6-2
5. Daphne Friedrichs (EMU) def. Drew Fillis (BG) 6-2, 6-0
6. Maria Paula Ribero (EMU) def. Harley Hutchison (BG) 6-1, 6-3
Doubles competition
1. Klara Supejova/Nino Mebuke (EMU) def. Drew Fillis/Emily Reuland (BG) 8-3
2. Diana Davitaia/Maria Paula Ribero (EMU) vs. Nikki Chiricosta/Katie Brozovich (BG) 5-6, unfinished
3. Mariya Toncheva/Daphne Friedrichs (EMU) def. Harley Hutchison/Hannah Drayton (BG) 8-6
Eastern started off by picking up the first point in doubles play. Klara Supejova and Nino Mebuke continued their winning ways at No. 1 doubles by defeating Drew Fillis and Emily Reuland, 8-3, remaining undefeated versus MAC foes. Mariya Toncheva and Daphne Friedrichs sealed the first point with an 8-6 win over Harley Hutchinson and Hannah Drayton, 8-6, at No. 3 doubles. The No. 2 doubles match was left unfinished after the point was one.
In singles play, the Eagles swept the first three matches. Friedrichs was first to pick up a point by taking down Fillis, 6-2, 6-0, at No. 5, while Maria Paula Ribero swept Hutchison, 6-1, 6-3, in the No. 6 singles match. Finally, Toncheva closed out the dual by defeating Hannah Drayton, 6-0, 6-2, completing the first round contest between Bowling Green and Eastern.
"We did a great job of taking our strengths to the opponent today," stated Head Coach Ryan Ray. " I was pleased with the efficient play. Tomorrow should be another great battle with Ball State and we will be ready."
The Eagles will take on No. 2-seeded Ball State tomorrow, April 26, at 2 p.m. in Oxford. The winner of that match will move on to square off with the winner of No. 4 Buffalo versus No. 1 Miami on Sunday, April 27, at noon.
Singles competition
1. Klara Supejova (EMU) vs. Nikki Chiricosta (BG) 4-6, 1-2, unfinished
2. Diana Davitaia (EMU) vs. Emily Reuland (BG) 0-6, 3-3, unfinished
3. Nino Mebuke (EMU) vs. Katie Brozovich (BG) 6-2, 4-2, unfinished
4. Mariya Toncheva (EMU) def. Hannah Drayton (BG) 6-0, 6-2
5. Daphne Friedrichs (EMU) def. Drew Fillis (BG) 6-2, 6-0
6. Maria Paula Ribero (EMU) def. Harley Hutchison (BG) 6-1, 6-3
Doubles competition
1. Klara Supejova/Nino Mebuke (EMU) def. Drew Fillis/Emily Reuland (BG) 8-3
2. Diana Davitaia/Maria Paula Ribero (EMU) vs. Nikki Chiricosta/Katie Brozovich (BG) 5-6, unfinished
3. Mariya Toncheva/Daphne Friedrichs (EMU) def. Harley Hutchison/Hannah Drayton (BG) 8-6
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