Indiana University Athletics
Hoosiers Conclude Bronco Invitational (9/21/03)
9/21/2003 12:00:00 AM | Women's Tennis
September 21, 2003
Hoosiers Conclude Bronco Invitational
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Kalamazoo, Mich. – The Indiana women’s tennis team concluded play at the Bronco Invitational hosted by Western Michigan on Sunday, Sept. 21. Overall, the Hoosiers did extremely well in their first tournament of the fall.
In the singles flight “C” final, freshman Kara Zeder defeated Illinois’ Leila Cehajic 7-6, 6-0.
In the winner’s bracket consolation singles final, sophomore Sarah Batty defeated the ITA preseason 62nd-ranked, Frederika Girsang of Western Michigan 4-6, 6-2, 1-0 (8).
Indiana also competed in bonus singles and doubles action. The Hoosiers won all four doubles matches and their one singles match.
Head coach Lin Loring is excited about Indiana’s start to the season, and the performance of newcomers Kara Zeder and Laura McGaffigan.
“We had a good day today going 8-0, and I’m pleased with our doubles teams, ” Loring said. “Our freshmen, Kara and Laura both had a very good tournament. Sarah had a nice win today, and Karie Schlukebir played well in singles throughout the tournament. This was a good way to start the year, and the team feels it is off to a good start.”
The Hoosiers return to action October 3-5 when Indiana hosts the Hoosier Classic at the IU Varsity Courts.
Indiana's Day Three Results
Singles
1) Kara Zeder (IU) def. Leila Cehajic (UI); 7-6, 6-0
2) Sarah Batty (IU) def. Frederika Girsnag (WMU); 4-6, 6-2, 1-0 (8)
3) Karie Schlukebir (IU) def. Carrie Jeanmaire (WMU); 7-6, 6-3
4) Laura mcGaffigan (IU) def. Brianna Knue (UI); 6-2, 1-6, 1-0 (8)
Doubles
1) Schlukebir/Tran (IU) def. Domina/Clark (EMU); 8-3
2) Grimm/Batty (IU) def. Lincaru/Loose (EMU); 8-5
3) McGaffigan/Vastag (IU) def. Roach/Owens (BSU); 8-6
4) Perton/Walterova (IU) def. Bonnelly/Espinosa (MU); 8-0
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