Southern Illinois University
Memphis Invitational
Women's Tennis Edged Out at Memphis Invitational
10/17/2004 | 12:00:00 | Women's Tennis
Oct. 17, 2004
by Dustin Thompson
www.SIUSalukis.com
MEMPHIS, TENN. - In the final day of the Memphis Invitational the Salukis fought hard but were able to notch a win on the day as the Salukis lost all six of their matches.
Junior Maria Blanco lost in her No. 1 singles consolation championship against Jenny Batty of Ball State (6-2, 6-1). Freshmen Amanda Taillefer also lost a close match at the No.2 singles spot as she was defeated by St. Louis's Amanda Hellberg (6-2, 7-6).
The Salukis will be back in action on Oct. 20-24 as they head to Minneapolis, Minn. to play in the ITA Regional Championships.
Results
Singles
Jenny Batty (Ball St.) def. Maria Blanco (SIU)- 6-2, 6-1?
Amanda Hellber (St.Louis) def. Amanda Taillefer (SIU)- 6-2, 7-6
Ana Renda (St. Louis) def. Joana Hornestam (SIU)- 6-1, 6-0
Tara Grant (St. Louis) def. Zuzana Palovic (SIU)- 6-7, 6-3, 6-2
Doubles
Engelbrecht/ Pogacnik (Ark. St.) def. Blanco/ Palovic (SIU)- 8-2
Leeper/ Hall (MS) def. Taillefer/ Bredniak (SIU)
