‘Dogs dominate Warriors in dual season opener

Friday, January 25

Fresno, Calif.

5 p.m. PT

Fresno State

Stanislaus State

‘Dogs dominate Warriors in dual season opener

1/25/2019 11:05:00 PM | Women's Tennis

Box Score

By: T.J. Stricklin / Communications Intern

FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State women's tennis team opened the spring dual season with a 6-1 win over Stanislaus State at the Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Center on Friday. The 'Dogs were perfect on the day as the only blemish on the scoreboard came from not participating on one court in singles.

"I'm really happy with the way the team competed today," said coach Ric Mortera. "Having five freshmen lead the way in their first ever dual match was great to see. We are looking forward to continuing to learn from this and prepare for our next match."

DOUBLES
In doubles, the freshman duo of Ella Husrefovic and Deniza Marcinkevica took down Stanislaus State's Kayla Nguyen and Sylvana Talamantes on court two, 6-1, to start the day. Soon after, the Bulldog tandem of Georgia Lawson and Jennifer Timotin clinched the point with a 6-0 sweep of Cassidy Ferrell and Maria Ochoa on court one.

After the point was decided, another freshman pair of 'Dogs, A.C. Hummel and Jane Ellis, came out on top over Stanislaus State's Taylor Galya and Amlia Gogalija on court three, 6-3.

SINGLES
The Bulldogs carried over their success from doubles into singles, sweeping the competition in two sets each. Husrefovic got things started for Fresno State with a 6-4, 6-0, win over Stanislaus State's Kayla Nguyen on court three. Jane Ellis followed that by overpowering Stanislaus State's Taylor Galya on court five, 6-2, 6-2. With the 'Dogs up 3-1, Hummel clinched the match by taking down Stanislaus State's Sylvana Talamantes on court four, 6-2, 6-2.

As the teams decided to play out the remainder of the matches, Deniza Marcinkevia followed that with a 6-4, 6-4, win over Stanislaus State's Amlia Gogalija on court two. Timotin then wrapped up the match by defeating Stanislaus State's Cassidy Ferrell on court one, 6-4, 6-1, giving the 'Dogs a final tally of 6-1.

Stanislaus State earned its lone point with a walkover on court six.

UP NEXT
The 'Dogs (1-0) will host Pacific (0-0) on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. PT at the Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Center. Live stats will be available on GoBulldogs.com, and admission is free.

Fresno State 6, Stanislaus State 1

Singles
1. Jennifer Timotin (FS) def. Cassidy Ferrell (STAN) 6-4, 6-1
2. Deniza Marcinkevica (FS) def. Amlia Gogalija (STAN) 6-4, 6-4
3. Ella Husrefovic (FS) def. Kayla Nguyen (STAN) 6-4, 6-0
4. A.C. Hummel (FS) def. Sylvana Talamantes (STAN) 6-2, 6-2
5. Jane Ellis (FS) def. Taylor Galya (STAN) 6-2, 6-2
6. Stanislaus State wins by walkover

Doubles
1. Georgia Lawson/Jennifer Timotin (FS) def. Cassidy Ferrell/Maria Ochoa (STAN) 6-0
2. Ella Husrefovic/Deniza Marcinkevica (FS) def. Kayla Nguyen/Sylvana Talamantes (STAN) 6-1
3. A.C. Hummel/Jane Ellis (FS) def. Taylor Galya/Amlia Gogalija (STAN) 6-3

Order of finish: Doubles (2,1,3); Singles (6,3,5,4,2,1)

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