March 15, 2008

BOSTON - The Boston University women's tennis team (6-4) ended a two-match slide by defeating Florida Atlantic, 7-0, on Friday, March 15 in Boca Raton, Fla. This marks the Terriers' second sweep of an opponent this season.

BU started strong by picking up the doubles points with wins in the second and third positions. Junior Cori Lefkowith continued her solid play, going 3-0 on the week after defeating Danielle Simone at fourth singles, 6-0, 6-3. Freshman Vanessa Steiner, sophomore Liz Corrao, and junior Danielle Abraham each picked up straight-sets victories as well.

The Terriers return to action on Saturday, March 29 against Ohio State at 10 a.m.

RESULTS

Singles

1. Francine Whu (BU) def. Natalia Totevska (FAU) 6-4, 7-6 (7-1)

2. Vanessa Steiner (BU) def. Claudia Kecht (FAU) 6-1, 6-2

3. Yana Sadovskaya (BU) def. Elodie Wendling (FAU) 6-4, 6-7 (3-7), 1-0 (10-6)

4. Cori Lefkowith (BU) def. Danielle Simone (FAU) 6-0, 6-3

5. Elizabeth Corrao (BU) def. Pia Terol (FAU) 6-1, 6-0

6. Danielle Abraham (BU) def. Virginia Augustin (FAU) 6-0, 6-4

Doubles

1. Claudia Kecht/Natalia Totevska (FAU) def. Vanessa Steiner/Francine Whu (BOS) 8-4

2. Cori Lefkowith/Danielle Abraham (BOS) def. Elodie Wendling/Danielle Simone (FAU) 8-4

3. Yana Sadovskaya/Elizabeth Corrao (BOS) def. Pia Terol/Hannah Findlay (FAU) 8-4