April 13, 2008

Women's Tennis Edges Milwaukee for Second Straight HL Victory

    Boardman Ohio-- The Youngstown State women's tennis defeated the Milwaukee Panthers, 6-1, in its second straight Horizon League win of the season. The team now improves to 2-3 in league play.

    The Penguins took the early lead by winning at No. 2 and 3 doubles. Kelly Culbertson and Emily Thayer teamed up at No. 2 doubles for 8-6 win while Michelle Fuleky and Hannah Patten won 9-7 in the third spot.

    In singles, Anna Volkova won 6-3, 6-2 at No. 1. Tanisha Welch beat Martina Schnapp, 6-2, 6-0. Irena Lanc won her match in the No. 4 spot due to injury. Culbertson and Patten also won their matches 6-4, 6-3 and 6-2, 6-1 to help secure the victory. The Panthers lone point came with the 6-3, 6-0 win at  the No. 3 spot.

    The Penguins will be back in action on Saturday at the YSU tennis courts to host Wright State. Match time is set for Noon.