Gonzaga University
Lewis-Clark State
Bulldogs Close Out Homestand With 7-0 Sweep
3/7/2009 12:00:00 AM | Women's Tennis
March 7, 2009
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Gonzaga University women's tennis team swept its non-conference match against Lewis & Clark State College 7-0 Saturday afternoon.
The Bulldogs improved to 5-3 with their second perfect match of the season, the first coming against Portland State University Feb. 22. After sweeping the three doubles matches, the Zags closed out their four-match homestand by sweeping all six of the singles matches.
Sophomores Rika Mehndiratta and Danielle Famer each needed a third set to win their number one and number four singles matches, respectively. Mehndiratta's win was her second in as many chances while playing at No. 1 singles and freshman Kristina Zauere improved her overall record to a team-best 7-1 including 3-0 in No. 2 singles.
"We came out focused and played very well today," said head coach D.J. Gurule. "I was very pleased with our effort today."
Next up for the Zags is a trip to Palm Springs, Calif. for matchups against Sacred Heart University, San Jose State University and the University of Toledo Mar. 10, 12-13.
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY 7, LEWIS & CLARK STATE 0
Singles competition:
1. Rika Mehndiratta (GON) def. Jamie Chan (LCSC) 5-7, 6-1, 6-1
2. Kristina Zauere (GON) def. Katharina Marsela (LCSC) 6-2, 6-1
3. Clare Dodge (GON) def. Sheft Baishakhi (LCSC) 6-3, 6-2
4. Danielle Farmer (GON) def. Rile Moorhead (LCSC) 7-6, 4-6, 6-0
5. Sophie Lantta (GON) def. Megan Smedley (LCSC) 6-4, 6-1
6. Madeline Parker (GON) def. Elaine Lee (LCSC) 6-3, 6-0
Doubles competition:
1. Rika Mehndiratta/Danielle Farmer (GON) def. Jamie Chan/Katharina Marsela (LCSC) 8-4
2. Kristina Zauere/Clare Dodge (GON) def. Megan Smedley/Rile Moorhead (LCSC) 8-2
3. Madeline Parker/Madeline Edson-White (GON) def. Sheft Baishakhi/Kristine Hoang (LCSC) 8-4
