LEWISTON, Idaho – The Idaho women's tennis team fell to Sacramento State, 6-1, on Sunday afternoon at the LCSC Tennis Center.
The Vandals were unable to secure a win in doubles play, as the Hornets grabbed wins at two out of three positions to go up 1-0 to start play.
Naomi Schraeder and
Valentina Rodas were the lone pair to pick up a victory, earning a 6-2 result on court one.
Schraeder recorded her team-leading 13th singles win of the season and moved to 7-0 against conference opponents. She earned a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Sac State's Irene Riva at No. 5.
Lena Beckx went to a deciding third set at No. 4, but Elena Mercioiu powered past Beckx, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3.
Up Next
The Vandals conclude regular season play in Lewiston with a contest against Idaho State on Tuesday, April 16 at 9 a.m. PST.
Sacramento State 6, University of Idaho 1
Singles competition
1. Gorbunova, Mayya (SAC) def.
Diana Khaydarshina (UIDAHOWT) 6-3, 7-5
2. Ferreros, Maddy (SAC) def.
Valentina Rodas (UIDAHOWT) 6-2, 7-5
3. Baudouin, Lou (SAC) def.
Ida Johansson (UIDAHOWT) 6-2, 6-4
4. Mercioiu, Elena (SAC) def.
Lena Beckx (UIDAHOWT) 6-4, 3-6, 6-3
5.
Naomi Schraeder (UIDAHOWT) def. Riva, Irene (SAC) 6-4, 6-4
6. Lee, Best (SAC) def.
Rachelle Starreveld (UIDAHOWT) 6-4, 7-6 (7-3)
Doubles competition
1.
Valentina Rodas/
Naomi Schraeder (UIDAHOWT) def. Ejsmont, Weronika/Lee, Best (SAC) 6-2
2. Ferreros, Maddy/Riva, Irene (SAC) def.
Saffron Dowse/
Ida Johansson (UIDAHOWT) 6-3
3. Baudouin, Lou/Gorbunova, Mayya (SAC) def.
Lena Beckx/
Rachelle Starreveld (UIDAHOWT) 6-1
Order of finish: Doubles (1,3,2); Singles (3,2,1,4,5,6)
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