Results

March 4, 2007

By Ryan Shaw
www.SIUSalukis.com

PADUCAH, Ky. - The Southern Illinois women's tennis team fell to the Red Hawks of Miami (OH) today by a count of 5-2.

The Salukis got off to a rough start, dropping two double matches and falling behind 1-0 overall. Sabine Tsala Mvilongo and Agata Skorupska picked up a victory over Kelly Douple and Kristen McPhillips, 8-6.

On the singles courts the Salukis looked to battle back, but fell short. Martina Vianna Ce knocked off Jessica Linden, 6-2, 4-6, 10-2, and Tsala Mvilongo defeated Katrina Lomidze, 6-3, 6-1.

Although SIU was unable to overcome their early deficit head coach Rene Vidal believes that it was a valuable lesson.

"Sometimes a loss can be a win, " said Vidal. "We will make the necessary adjustments to improve."

SIU will return to action Tuesday, March 13 against Charleston Southern at 2 p.m.

Miami University 5, Southern Illinois University 2

Singles results:
No. 1 - Sabine Tsala Mvilongo (SIU) def. Katrina Lomidze (MIA) 6-3, 6-1
No. 2 - Linda Jirouskova (MIA) def. Ame Blacketer (SIU) 6-4, 7-5
No. 3 - Kristen McPhillips (MIA) def. Agata Skorupska (SIU) 6-1, 6-2
No. 4 - Kelly Douple (MIA) def. Jessica Flannery (SIU) 6-1, 6-3
No. 5 - Victoria Pulido (MIA) def. Michela Cruise (SIU) 6-2, 6-2
No. 6 - Martina Vianna Ce (SIU) def. Jessica Linden (MIA) 2-6, 6-4, (2)