Indiana University Athletics
Hoosiers rebound to defeat Michigan State
3/29/1998 12:00:00 AM | Women's Tennis
Hoosiers rebound to defeat Michigan State
East Lansing, MI--Indiana's women's tennis team rebound nicely from its tough loss to Michigan yesterday, defeating Michigan State 7-0 to improve its record to 8-5 overall; 2-2 Big Ten. The Hoosiers dominated, winning every singles match but one in straight sets and giving up no more than three games in doubles.
Correne Stout again played well for the Hoosiers, defeating Brooke West 6-4,6-3 at the top spot. Kelly Blanch also looked sharp at number two, knocking off Niki Skogerboe 6-3,6-1. Senior Megan McCarney, back in the lineup for the Hoosiers, proved she was ready to play, blanking Jami Tannenbaum, 6-0,6-0 at the four spot. The only match that went to three sets was at number six, where Christy Sharp hung on for a 2-6,6-1,6-3 win.
In doubles, the Hoosiers were simply too much for the host school. Blanch and Stout beat up on the Spartans number one team 8-1 while the number two team of Zahra Ahamed and McCarney notced an 8-3 decision. Indiana swept the doubles with an 8-3 decision at the three spot also.
"This was another good doubles showning," said Indiana head tennis coach Lin Loring. "The difference between this match and the Michigan match was that we played much better in singles."
The Hoosiers are back in action next weekend as they return home to host a pair of matches. Big Ten opponent Ohio State comes calling on Saturday and then the Hoosiers will tackle border rival Kentucky on Sunday.
Indiana Michigan Winner Score
1. Correne Stout vs. Brooke West IU 6-4,6-3
2. Kelly Blanch vs. Niki Skogerboe IU 6-3,6-1
3. Zahra Ahamed vs. Isabell Oelze IU 6-2,6-2
4. Megan McCarney vs. Jaime Tannenbaum IU 6-0,6-0
5. Jessica Anderson vs. Brook Townsend IU
6. Kelli Hayes vs. Christy Sharp IU 2-6,6-1,6-3
Doubles:
1. Kelly Blanch/ vs. Isabell Oelze/ IU 8-1
Correne Stout Brooke West
2. Zahra Ahamed/ vs. Kelli Hayes/ IU 8-3
Megan McCarney Jaime Tannenbaum
3. Kelly Fitzgerald/ vs. Niki Skogerboe/ IU 8-3
Becky Wallihan Brooke Townsend
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