FORT MYERS (Feb. 10, 2015)—The 59th-ranked USF women's tennis team notched their second win of the season, topping FGCU, 5-2, at the FGCU Tennis Complex. With the win, the Bulls improved to 2-4 on the season, while the Eagles dropped to 1-5.
The Bulls took a quick 1-0 lead after winning the doubles point. Vera Bessonova and Hailey Grillo topped Alex Landert and Julianna Curtis, 6-4, to give USF the early advantage. Clinching the win for the Bulls at the No. 1 spot was Olga Martinez and Jessica Cortes Chavez, who defeated Sarah and Elizabeth Means, 7-5.
USF took wins at the top three spots and sixth spot to give them the 5-2 victory. Olaya Garrido-Rivas came back from a first set loss to top Sarah Means, 5-7, 6-2, 6-3, at the premier spot. Bessonova wrapped up a three set win over Breana Stampli to give the Bulls their third point of the day.
Closing out wins for the Bulls were Martinez and freshman Juliana Cardosa. Martinez topped Elizabeth Means in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4. Cardosa dropped her first set before rallying to take the next two and secure a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 win over Julianna Curtis.
The Bulls are back in action on Friday, Feb. 20, as they take on TCU in Fort Worth, Texas. USF will open its conference slate on the road that same weekend, facing SMU on Sunday, Feb. 22 in Dallas.
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USF 5, FGCU 2
SINGLES:
Olaya Garrido-Rivas (USF) def. Sarah Means (FGCU) 5-7, 6-2, 6-3
Vera Bessonova (USF) def. Breana Stampfli (FGCU) 6-4, 1-6, 6-2
Olga Martinez (USF) def. Elizabeth Means (FGCU) 6-2, 6-4
Johanna Sterkel (FGCU) def. Jessica Cortes (USF) 6-3, 4-6, 7-5
Candela Munoz Giron (FGCU) def. Laura Argente (USF) 6-3, 6-1
Juliana Cardosa (USF) def. Julianna Curtis (FGCU) 4-6, 6-3, 6-3
DOUBLES:
Olga Martinez/Jessica Cortes Chavez (USF) def. Sarah Means/Elizabeth Means (FGCU) 7-5
Olaya Garrido-Rivas/Julianna Cardosa (USF) vs. Breana Stampfli/Johanna Sterkel (FGCU) 5-4, DNF
Vera Bessonova/Haliey Grillo (USF) def. Alex Landert/Julianna Curtis (FGCU) 6-4
