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Ram Tennis defeats Abilene Christian, 4-3
2/25/2006 12:00:00 AM | Women's Tennis
Feb. 25, 2006
Ram Tennis defeats Abilene Christian, 4-3
The Colorado State women's tennis team defeated Abilene Christian, 4-3, improving to 3-4 on the season.
The Rams began the day by winning the doubles point, the third time in a row this season. No. 85 Emily Kirchem and partner Anne Andersen defeated Irene Squillaci and Meagan Brown in a quick 8-2 match at No. 1 doubles. At No. 3, Jessica Jones and Jasmin Singh beat Sarah Drummond and Elizabeth Korinek, 9-7.
Colorado State claimed the win early by winning at No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3. Kirchem defeated Squillaci at No. 1, 6-1, 6-1, while Andersen beat Holly Lindloff, 6-2, 6-2, at No. 2. Lauren Strasburger scored the fourth point by beating Lana Pavlin, who is ranked No. 49 in the Division II rankings, in a 6-2, 6-2 match.
Walk-on freshman Sarah Seltsam made her collegiate debut, but lost to Sandra Vicic, 6-4, 6-0, at No. 6 singles.
"To beat a quality team is a really good effort for us," said Coach Jon Messick.
The Rams continue play in Colorado Springs on Sunday, when they face No. 61 Texas Tech.
Doubles Scores
No. 1 Emily Kirchem / Anne Andersen (CSU) def. Squillaci/ Brown (ACU) 8-2
No. 2 Pavlin/ Lindloff (ACU) def. Carla Pallares / Lauren Strasburger (CSU) 8-5
No. 3 Jessica Jones / Jasmin Singh (CSU) def. Drummond/ Elizabeth Korinek (ACU) 9-7
Singles Scores
No. 1 No. 85 Emily Kirchem (CSU) def. Irene Squillaci (ACU) 6-1, 6-1
No. 2 Anne Andersen (CSU) def. Holly Lindloff (ACU) 6-2, 6-2
No. 3 Lauren Strasburger (CSU) def. Lana Pavlin (ACU) 6-2, 6-2
No. 4 Meagan Brown (ACU) def. Carla Pallares (CSU) 7-6, 4-6, 1-0 (7)
No. 5 Sarah Drummond (ACU) def. Jasmin Singh (CSU) 6-0, 6-4
No. 6 Sandra Vicic (ACU) def. Sarah Seltsam (CSU) 6-4,6-0
