SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Back to work in the City by the Bay, the USF Dons women's tennis team (1-0) picked up the 6-0 victory over Art U on Wednesday afternoon at Bay Club. The Dons made quick work of the Urban Knights as they won the first two doubles matches and swept singles play to pick up the sweep to open the spring duel season. 

Rita Colyer and Arianna Caporgrosso led the way for the Dons as the lead duo followed by Chiho Mushika and Qianer Qiu winning six straight games to secure USF the doubles point. The Dons continued their strong momentum into singles action as Mushika, Hana Gamracy, Caragh Courtney, Hayes and Colyer each picked up individual victories on Wednesday. 

RESULTS:
Doubles: 
(USF) Rita Colyer/Arianna Capogrosso def. (ART) Shia/Casuci (6-1)
(USF) Chiho Mushika/Qianer Qiu def. (ART) Leth/Alvarez (6-0)
(ART) Ortega/Hellbe vs. (USF) Hana Gamracy/Azaria Hayes (2-5)

Singles:
(USF) Chiho Mushika def. (ART) Casucci (6-2, 6-3)
(USF) Hana Gamracy def. (ART) Shia (6-1, 6-2)
(USF) Caragh Courtney def. (ART) Ortega (6-2, 7-6(3))
(USF) Azaria Hayes def. (ART) Leth (7-6(2), 6-2)
(USF) Rita Colyer def. (ART) Hellbe (6-0, 6-2)

CATCHING UP WITH COACH BARTLETT:
"Today was a great start to our traditional duel match season against a cross town rival in Academy of Art. We played well and capitalized on the momentum on the doubles play. It was good preparation for our next two indoor matches coming next week."

UP NEXT:
The Dons now will hit the road as they head to the Rocky Mountains to face off with the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 1:00 p.m. PST.

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SPONSOR THE DONS:
The University of San Francisco Athletics Department would like to acknowledge and thank our primary sponsor - Provident Credit Union - for their continued support of USF Athletics. Interested in sponsoring the Dons? Please contact Frank Allocco, the Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director of External Relations, at fallocco@usfca.edu or at (415) 422-4561.