Southern Illinois University
Eastern Illinois
Women's Tennis tops Eastern Illinois, 6-1
02/18/2011 | 12:00:00 | Women's Tennis
Feb. 18, 2011
CARBONDALE, Ill.
By Cameron Krones
SIUSalukis.com - The Southern Illinois University women's tennis team carried the momentum from last Sunday's win against Northern Illinois by rolling to a 6-1 victory over Eastern Illinois on Friday.
The Salukis (2-3) swept the No. 1 through No. 5 singles matches and also picked up the doubles point. The only point SIU did not win was at No. 6 singles, which it forfeit due to an injury to junior Vishakha Sheoran.
"Our singles matches today were very good," said Saluki head coach Audra Nothwehr. "Everyone played solid and I am proud of their ability to keep composed in pressure situations and I am proud of the team effort."
The Salukis will host UT-Martin on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Sports Blast in Carbondale, Il
Eastern Illinois vs Southern Illinois
Singles
1. Melanie Delsart (SIUC) def. Janelle Prisner (EIS) 7-5, 6-1
2. Anita Lee (SIUC) def. Merrit Whiley (EIS) 6-3, 6-1
3. Jennifer Dien (SIUC) def. Jennifer Kim (EIS) 6-3, 7-5
4. Korey Love (SIUC) def. Shannon Brooks (EIS) 6-1, 6-2
5. Anastacia Simons (SIUC) def. Amanda Dibbs 2-6, 6-1, (10-7)
6. SIUC forfeit vs. Annie Egan (EIU)
Doubles
1. Melanie Delsart/ Jennifer Dien (SIUC) def. Cara Huck/ Merrit Whitley (EIS) 9-8 (8-6)
2. Korey Love/ Anastacia Simons (SIUC) def. Amanda Dibbs/ Shannon Brooks (EIS) 8-4
Final Score SIU 6-1
Players Mentioned
