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Women's Tennis

UTA WOMEN'S TENNIS EDGES MCNEESE FOR LEAGUE LEAD

March 12, 2005

LAKE CHARLES, La. - The University of Texas at Arlington women's tennis squad extended its win streak to five matches and took sole possession of first place in the Southland Conference with a 4-3 victory at McNeese State Saturday afternoon. UTA improves to 5-3 overall and 4-0 in league action.

UTA earned the first point by claiming two of the three doubles flights. Pavla Mesterova and Daniela Novakova improved to 7-1 on the year with a their fifth straight doubles win. Anete Rozkalne and Monika Peciulionyte paired for an 8-5 win over Ann Grobbelaar and Madeleine Hakansson at the No. 2 position.

Mesterova continued her solid singles play, making quick work of Noelia Furno, 6-2, 6-1, at the top singles flight. Novakova scored for UTA with a 6-4, 7-6 (7-3) win over Magali Risoleo at the No. 2 position while Peciulionyte clinched the win with a straight set win at the No. 4 position.

Texas-Arlington returns to action March 19 when it plays host to Lamar at the UTA Tennis Center.

Texas-Arlingtn 4, McNeese State 3
Mar 12, 2005 at Lake Charles, LA.

Singles competition
1. Pavla Mesterova (UTA) def. Noelia Furno (MCN) 6-2, 6-1
2. Daniela Novakova (UTA) def. Magali Risoleo (MCN) 6-4, 7-6 (7-3)
3. Urska Dobersek (MCN) def. Anete Rozkalne (UTA) 6-2, 6-0
4. Monika Peciulionyte (UTA) def. Madeleine Hakansson (MCN) 6-3, 6-3
5. Ann Grobbelaar (MCN) def. Gretel Hach (UTA) 6-1, 1-6, 7-6 (8-6)
6. Marina Gando (MCN) def. Jessica Shepard (UTA) 6-2, 6-2

Doubles competition
1. Pavla Mesterova/Daniela Novakova (UTA) def. Noelia Furno/Marina Gando (MCN) 8-3
2. Anete Rozkalne/Monika Peciulionyte (UTA) def. Ann Grobbelaar/Madeleine Hakansson (MCN) 8-5
3. Magali Risoleo/Urska Dobersek (MCN) def. Gretel Hach/Jessica Shepard (UTA) 8-6

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Players Mentioned

Gretel Hach

Gretel Hach

5' 6"
Senior
2L
Pavla Mesterova

Pavla Mesterova

5' 6"
Freshman
HS
Daniela Novakova

Daniela Novakova

5' 7"
Sophomore
1L
Monika Peciulionyte

Monika Peciulionyte

5' 7"
Sophomore
1L
Anete Rozkalne

Anete Rozkalne

5' 6"
Junior
2L
Jessica Shepard

Jessica Shepard

5' 6"
Junior
1L
Gretel Hach

Gretel Hach

5' 6"
Freshman
HS
Anete Rozkalne

Anete Rozkalne

5' 6"
Freshman
HS

Players Mentioned

Gretel Hach

Gretel Hach

5' 6"
Senior
2L
Pavla Mesterova

Pavla Mesterova

5' 6"
Freshman
HS
Daniela Novakova

Daniela Novakova

5' 7"
Sophomore
1L
Monika Peciulionyte

Monika Peciulionyte

5' 7"
Sophomore
1L
Anete Rozkalne

Anete Rozkalne

5' 6"
Junior
2L
Jessica Shepard

Jessica Shepard

5' 6"
Junior
1L
Gretel Hach

Gretel Hach

5' 6"
Freshman
HS
Anete Rozkalne

Anete Rozkalne

5' 6"
Freshman
HS