(San Francisco) - The University of San Francisco women's tennis team earned a sweep of host San Jose State Wednesday. The Dons' earned a 7-0 win over the Spartans, placing a damper on SJSU's Senior Day.
The Dons' started strong in doubles action, taking wins at the No. 1 and No. 2 spots. At the top position, Cecilia Gratian and Julia Wartenberger defeated Leon Chao and Sandra Florea in a tightly contested 9-8 (2) decision. Cecile Duriez and Yurie Hashiguchi combined at the No. 2 spot to record an 8-2 win over Chau Troung and Olivia Marshall.
USF continued to roll in singles action, as the Don's earned two-set victories in five of the six positions. Playing No. 1, Julia Wartenburger defeated Sabastiani Leon Chao 6-2, 6-3, 10-3, while Duriez tallied a 6-0, 6-2 win over Emily Prescott at No. 2. Gratian recorded a 6-2, 6-2 victory at No. 3 over Truong. Hashiguchi tallied a 6-0, 6-3 triumph over Marshall, as Jessy Mekpoh won 6-2, 6-3 over Anna Guzman at No. 5. Rounding out action, Alana McMahon posted a 6-1, 6-3 win against Florea at No. 6.
The Dons will return to the court Saturday at Santa Clara before heading to the West Coast Conference Championship next weekend.
USF 7 San Jose State 0
Singles:
Julia Wartenburger (USF) def. Sabastiani Leon Chao (SJSU) 6-2, 3-6, 10-3
Cecile Duriez (USF) def. Emily Prescott (SJSU) 6-0, 6-2
Cecilia Gratian (USF) def. Chau Truong (SJSU) 6-2, 6-2
Yurie Hashiguchi (USF) def. Olivia Marshall (SJSU) 6-0, 6-3
Jessy Mekpoh (USF) def. Anna Guzman (SJSU) 6-2, 6-3
Alana McMahon (USF) def. Sandra Florea (SJSU) 6-1, 6-3
Doubles:
Gratain/Wartenburger (USF) def. Leon Chao/Florea (SJSU) 9-8(2)
Duriez/Hashiguchi (USF) def. Truong/Marshall (SJSU) 8-2
Prescott/Guzman (SJSU) Mekpoh/Gaitan (USF) 8-3
