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MIDLAND, Texas – The UTEP tennis team opened its 2018 fall season by competing in day one of action at the Midland Racquet Club Intercollegiate Invitational Friday.
"I liked how hard they fought today," UTEP head coach
Ivan Fernandez said. "It was great to see them compete with some great players from solid programs. We had many chances and will continue to improve with every match."
Freshman
Kirsten Prelle secured a straight-set victory (6-1, 7-6) against UTA's Almudena Bosa. The effort advanced her to the second round, where she came up short vs. Marla Genovese (third seed in bracket) of Tyler Junior College, 6-2, 6-0.
Transfer
Vanessa Valdez fell, 6-2, 6-3, to Penn State's Gabby O'Gorman. She found redemption in the back draw, rallying to defeat ACU's Autumn Crossnoe, 2-6, 6-0, (10-3).
Milena Baigorria was downed by Arizona's Emma Wilson (second seed in field), 7-5, 6-3. In the consolation portion of the field, the sophomore had a back-and-forth affair with UAB's Sophie Dodds before ultimately succumbing, 6-4, 4-6, (10-8).
Sophomore
Erandi Martinez was dispatched, 6-3, 6-3, by Isabella DiLaura from Texas Tech. In the back draw she came up short against Carla Pons from UTA, 6-4, 6-1.
Focus then switched to doubles player where the duo of Prelle/Valdez fought valiantly vs. Allison Stewart/Sarah Adams of ACU but was edged, 8-6. Martinez/Baigorria were toppled by Frederikke Svarre/Sammi Smith from Penn State, 8-2.
The Orange and Blue will continue play at the event through the weekend.
