AZTECS WOMEN'S TENNIS FALLS TO NO. 8 CALIFORNIA

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SDSU battles the Bears, falls short 7-0

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February 5, 2017 (San Diego) - The San Diego State women’s tennis team wrapped its weekend home stand with a loss to eighth-ranked California, 7-0. Now at 3-0, the Golden Bears remain unbeaten on the season.

In doubles play, Jana Buth and Taylor Lederman struggled against Cal’s Maya Jansen and Megan Manasse, falling 6-0 in the top match. The Aztecs continued to fight in the third seed, but Alli Valk and Mia Smith were unable to overcome Alexis Nelson and Denise Starr, 6-4. Although Cal had secured the doubles point, Kennedy Davis and Paola Diaz finished their match against the No. 38 duo of Olivia Hauger and Karla Popovic, but fell short, 6-3.

In the singles matchups, No. 17 Popovic handed Buth a 6-1, 6-1 loss in the first-seeded match. In the third slot, Hauger edged Paola Diaz, 6-2, 6-2, giving Cal its third point and outright lead. In the deciding match, Mia Smith battled to give the Aztecs a point but ultimately fell, 6-2, 6-3. Marina Colvee completed her match against Maria Smith, dropping a 6-2, 6-1 decision. Davis and teammate Olivia Larsson also continued to fight in their matches, but Davis was eventually topped by Starr, 6-4, 6-3, and after a long-fought battle, Larsson gave way to Stephane Lin in a close 7-5, 7-5 match.

Following today’s match, the Aztecs hold a 3-3 record on the season. SDSU heads north next weekend to face Washington Saturday and Saint Mary’s Sunday in Moraga, Calif. Play is set to begin at 11 a.m. each day.

No. 8 California 7, San Diego State 0

Feb 5, 2017

Aztec Tennis Center

Doubles competition

1. Maya Jansen/Maegan Manasse (CAL) def. Jana Buth/Taylor Lederman (SDSU) 6-0

2. Olivia Hauger/Karla Popovic (CAL) def. Kennedy Davis/Paola Diaz (SDSU) 6-3

3. Alexis Nelson/Denise Starr (CAL) def. Alli Valk/Mia Smith (SDSU) 6-4

Order of finish: 1, 3, 2

Cal claims doubles point

Singles competition

1. Karla Popovic (CAL) def. Jana Buth (SDSU) 6-1, 6-1

2. Denise Starr (CAL) def. Kennedy Davis (SDSU) 6-4, 6-3

3. Olivia Hauger (CAL) def. Paola Diaz (SDSU) 6-2, 6-2

4. Maya Jansen (CAL) def. Mia Smith (SDSU) 6-2, 6-3

5. Maria Smith (CAL) def. Marina Colvee (SDSU) 6-2, 6-1

6. Stephane Lin (CAL) def. Olivia Larsson (SDSU) 7-5, 7-5

Order of finish: 1, 3, 4*, 5, 2, 6

*Match clinching victory


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