In their opening match of the week, the Cowgirls earned a tough 4-3 victory over the Utah State Aggies, on Thursday afternoon, in Logan, Utah.
"We started out very focused, strong and dominated in doubles today," said head coach Kati Gyulai. "Unfortunately, it didn’t carry over into singles play and we were lucky to have escaped a loss."
The Cowgirls earned the doubles point by sweeping all three doubles matches. Sarah Summerfield and Carly Van Hollen started the day with a win against Bridgette Strickland and Hailey Swenson, 8-3. In the number two spot, Rebecca Berger and Jamie Nelson defeated Monica Abella and Carla Limon, 8-2. To wrap up doubles play, Carolina Chaix and freshman Calli Pass beat Britney Watts and Taylor Perry, 8-4.
In singles play, each team would win three singles matches apiece. Sarah Summerfield started off with a loss to Hailey Swenson, 6-3, 6-4. Carly Van Hollen played in the number two spot and fell in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4 to Bridgette Strickland. Sophomore Rebecca Berger earned the Cowgirls a win, 7-5, 6-4, against Monica Abella. Jamie Nelson followed with a three set victory, 2-6, 6-2, 6-4, over Taylor Perry. In the number five spot, Carolina Chaix clinched the win with a 6-3, 6-3 defeat of Carla Limon. Calli Pass finished the day with a loss to Britney Watts, 6-0, 6-0.
Wyoming will head to Provo, Utah to compete in their second Mountain West Conference match of the season. The Cowgirls will take on the BYU Cougars on Friday, March 27. The match is set to begin at 10:00 a.m.
