2011-12 Women's Tennis Releases

July 19, 2012
Carolyn Jesko to Serve on NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Youngstown State junior women's tennis player Carolyn Jesko (Boardman, Ohio) has been selected to be a part of the NCAA's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee for the 2012-13 academic year.

May 29, 2012
Brendel, Raicevic Sign Letters of Intent With Program
Head Women's Tennis Coach Mark Klysner announced that Annina Brendel (Germany) and Tijana Raicevic (Serbia) have signed National Letters of Intent to join the Youngstown State program.

April 27, 2012
Burak Named Newcomer of the Year; Hankle Receives Honors
Indianapolis, Ind. -- Youngstown State freshman Marta Burak was named the Horizon League Newcomer of the Year, the conference office announced Friday evening. Burak was also named first-team all-league while Lauren Hankle was a second-team pick.

April 25, 2012
Burak, Hankle Have Banner Years For Program
Youngstown State women's tennis players Marta Burak and Lauren Hankle had standout campaigns for the program in 2011-12.

April 22, 2012
Penguins Win Three Singles Matches in Season Finale
The Youngstown State women's tennis team won three singles matches, but dropped their final match of the season losing to Butler 4-3 on a chilly Saturday afternoon at the YSU Tennis Courts.

April 21, 2012
Burak, Hankle Pick Up Wins in Loss to Wright State
Boardman -- Freshman Marta Burak and junior Lauren Hankle each earned wins for the Youngstown State women's tennis team on Saturday against Wright State at the Boardman Tennis Center. The Penguins lost 5-2 to the Raiders.

April 15, 2012
Penguins Drop 7-0 Decision to UIC
Chicago, Ill. -- The Youngstown State women's tennis team dropped a 7-0 decision to UIC on Sunday afternoon at the Flames Outdoor Tennis Courts.

April 14, 2012
Penguins Earn First Victory of Year; Beat Valpo 4-3
Valparaiso, Ind. -- The Youngstown State women's tennis team picked up their first win of the season defeating Valparaiso 4-3 on Saturday afternoon at the Northwest Athletic Club.

April 7, 2012
Burak, Hankle Continue Winning Ways in Loss to Green Bay
Boardman -- Youngstown State freshman Marta Burak improved to 4-0 in Horizon League play while Lauren Hankle is now 3-1 following wins over Green Bay on Saturday at the Boardman Tennis Center. The Phoenix won the match 5-2.

April 6, 2012
Burak Cruises, Hankle Rallies to Post Wins Over Panthers
Boardman -- Freshman Marta Burak and senior Lauren Hankle picked up victories at No. 1 and No. 3 singles against Milwaukee on Friday at the Boardman Tennis Center. The Panthers won the dual 5-2.

March 31, 2012
Penguins Fall to Cleveland State, 5-2
Cleveland, Ohio -- The Youngstown State women's tennis team suffered a 5-2 setback to Cleveland State on Saturday afternoon. YSU won the No. 1 and No. 2 singles matches against the Vikings.

March 27, 2012
Penguins Drop Three Tough Singles Matches in Duquesne Defeat
The Youngstown State women's tennis team lost to Duquesne on Tuesday afternoon at the YSU Tennis Courts. Three out of the six singles matches went three sets.

March 24, 2012
Burak Victorious In Horizon League Debut at Detroit
Southfield, Mich. — The Youngstown State women's tennis team lost to Detroit on Saturday 6-1 at the Franklin Athletic Club. Freshman Marta Burak won here Horizon League debut at No. 1 singles.

March 21, 2012
Penguins Pick Up Two Singles Wins Against Panthers
The Youngstown State women's tennis team earned wins at No. 1 and No. 2 singles, but dropped a 5-2 decision to Pittsburgh on a sunny and warm Wednesday afternoon at the YSU Tennis Courts.

March 14, 2012
YSU Drops 7-0 Decision to Stetson
DeLand, Fla. -- The Youngstown State women's tennis team dropped a 7-0 decision to Stetson on Wednesday afternoon at the Mandy Stoll Tennis Center.

March 12, 2012
Burak Picks Up Lone Victory in Defeat at Bethune-Cookman
Daytona Beach, Fla. -- Youngstown State freshman Marta Burak improved to 5-2 in dual action and 11-6 on the season with a straight set win in the Penguins' match at Bethune-Cookman on Monday afternoon.

February 26, 2012
YSU Drops Hard Fought 4-3 Decision to Oakland
The Youngstown State women's tennis team dropped a hard-fought 4-3 decision to Oakland on Sunday morning at the Boardman Tennis Center. YSU won at No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 singles against the Golden Grizzlies.

February 18, 2012
Burak, Hankle Pick Up Wins Against Niagara
Marta Burak and Lauren Hankle won singles matches to highlight the Youngstown State women's tennis team's 5-2 loss to Niagara on Saturday night at the Boardman Tennis Center.

February 12, 2012
Penguins Drop 7-0 Decision to Akron
Akron, Ohio - The Youngstown State women's tennis team suffered a 7-0 loss at Akron on Sunday night at the LaTuchie Tennis Center.

February 11, 2012
Penguins Drop 7-0 Decision to Xavier
The Youngstown State women's tennis team dropped a 7-0 decision to Xavier on Saturday night at the Boardman Tennis Center.

February 4, 2012
Burak, Hankle Pick Up Wins in Dual at St. Bonaventure
Olean, N.Y. - The Youngstown State women's tennis team picked up wins at No. 1 and No. 2 singles in a 5-2 loss to St. Bonaventure on Saturday at the SBU Tennis Center.

February 3, 2012
Penguins Pick Up Three Singles Wins vs. IUPUI
The Youngstown State women's tennis team opened their spring schedule by winning three matches in a hard-fought 4-3 defeat to IUPUI at the Boardman Tennis Center on Friday afternoon.

October 21, 2011
Burak, Sadovnikova Wrap Up Play at ITA Midwest Regionals
Columbus, Ohio -- Youngstown State women's tennis players Marta Burak and Margarita Sadovnikova concluded play at the ITA Midwest Regional on Friday. Both picked up a singles win at the event.

October 8, 2011
Jesko and Burak Reach Doubles Finals at Martha Thorn Invite
Morgantown, W. Va. -- The Youngstown State women's tennis team continued fall action with doubles and singles matches at the Martha Thorn Invitational hosted by West Virginia on Friday-Sunday. The doubles tandem of Marta Burak and Carolyn Jesko highlighted the performances reaching the Flight A finals.

October 1, 2011
Burak Wins Singles, Teams Up to Win Doubles at Bucknell
Lewisburg, Pa. -- Youngstown State freshman Marta Burak won the Flight A Singles title, senior Lauren Hankle won the Flight B Singles and together they teamed up to win the doubles bracket on Saturday at the Bucknell Quad held at the Gerhard Fieldhouse.