Fresno State Athletics
Thursday, April 18
Fresno, CA
2 PM PT
Fresno State
4
vs
3
San Jose State
Kobayashi clinches win on Senior Day against Spartans
4/18/2024 5:32:00 PM | Women's Tennis
FRESNO, Calif.- In their longest match this season at four and a half hours, the Fresno State women's tennis team defeats the San Jose Spartans in a comeback win at Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Complex on Thursday afternoon.
Senior Misaki Kobaysahi clinched the win for the Bulldogs on court two in a third set tiebreaker, allowing the 'Dogs to remain undefeated in conference play at home.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The afternoon started off with a short ceremony to celebrate the seniors class, Carolina Piferi and Misaki Kobayashi.
San Jose took the first match in doubles on court three defeating Gisclon and Vyshkina, 6-2. Courts 1 and 2 were in a close in stride. Fresno State was leading at No. 1 with Magrini/Kobayashi (5-4) and No. 2Â Spartans were holding on 5-4 as well. San Jose pair Babic and Millan secured the doubles point, 6-4, defeating Piferi and Dunbar.
It'd take another hour before either team grabbed a single point with tight match ups on all six courts. San Jose State grabbed the first singles point defeating Charlotte Gisclon on court four, 6-4, 6-3. A strong response by Vyshkina put the 'Dogs on the board defeating Babic 6-2, 6-3.
Magrini, Kobayashi and Piferi all ventured to fight for points in the third set on courts one through three, respectively. On court six, freshman Eliza Dunbar went all-in, in the second set starting down 4-1 and taking the next three games to get within one, 4-3. Spartans earned their next point with Durgan on court six taking Dunbar in a second set tiebreaker, 7(7)-6(2).
Piferi grabbed a second wind of strength to make a comeback win, 7-5, after she was down 5-0 to start the third. Piferi now matches her best conference record at 9-0 from 2022 and earns her 18th singles win this season. In the top slot, Matilde Margini followed close behind to tie it up, 3-3. Magrini defeated Millan in the third set 6-7, 6-2, 6-4.
All eyes were back on court two as the senior, Kobayashi found herself in a third set showdown. Kobayashi and Muraydan went through the third set forcing a tie breaker. Kobayashi would battle through an intense leg cramp to defeat Millan; 6-3, 5-7, 7(8)-6(6).
NOTES
"Fresno State Athletics - Elevate: Imagine the Possibilities" - The Elevate Campaign provides a visionary roadmap to enhance and construct a series of athletic facilities to help further position Fresno State Athletics for sustained competitive success nationally, while also further serving as a source of pride and economic growth throughout California's Central Valley. For more information, visit GoBulldogs.com/elevate
Senior Misaki Kobaysahi clinched the win for the Bulldogs on court two in a third set tiebreaker, allowing the 'Dogs to remain undefeated in conference play at home.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The afternoon started off with a short ceremony to celebrate the seniors class, Carolina Piferi and Misaki Kobayashi.
San Jose took the first match in doubles on court three defeating Gisclon and Vyshkina, 6-2. Courts 1 and 2 were in a close in stride. Fresno State was leading at No. 1 with Magrini/Kobayashi (5-4) and No. 2Â Spartans were holding on 5-4 as well. San Jose pair Babic and Millan secured the doubles point, 6-4, defeating Piferi and Dunbar.
It'd take another hour before either team grabbed a single point with tight match ups on all six courts. San Jose State grabbed the first singles point defeating Charlotte Gisclon on court four, 6-4, 6-3. A strong response by Vyshkina put the 'Dogs on the board defeating Babic 6-2, 6-3.
Magrini, Kobayashi and Piferi all ventured to fight for points in the third set on courts one through three, respectively. On court six, freshman Eliza Dunbar went all-in, in the second set starting down 4-1 and taking the next three games to get within one, 4-3. Spartans earned their next point with Durgan on court six taking Dunbar in a second set tiebreaker, 7(7)-6(2).
Piferi grabbed a second wind of strength to make a comeback win, 7-5, after she was down 5-0 to start the third. Piferi now matches her best conference record at 9-0 from 2022 and earns her 18th singles win this season. In the top slot, Matilde Margini followed close behind to tie it up, 3-3. Magrini defeated Millan in the third set 6-7, 6-2, 6-4.
All eyes were back on court two as the senior, Kobayashi found herself in a third set showdown. Kobayashi and Muraydan went through the third set forcing a tie breaker. Kobayashi would battle through an intense leg cramp to defeat Millan; 6-3, 5-7, 7(8)-6(6).
NOTES
- Fresno State improves to 10-12 and 4-4 in conference play
- Bulldogs home record improves tp 8-2 and the team remains undefeated in conference play at home
- Senior Carolina Piferi matches her best conference record at 9-0 and earned her 18th singles win this season
- Senior Misaki Kobayashi clinches the win for the Bulldogs and earns her sixth win at No. 2 singles
- Junior Matilde Magrini earns her third win at No. 1 this season
"Fresno State Athletics - Elevate: Imagine the Possibilities" - The Elevate Campaign provides a visionary roadmap to enhance and construct a series of athletic facilities to help further position Fresno State Athletics for sustained competitive success nationally, while also further serving as a source of pride and economic growth throughout California's Central Valley. For more information, visit GoBulldogs.com/elevate
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
3,2
#1 Singles Match
123
Carolina Millan / 0 [SJSU]
724
666
#2 Singles Match
123
Irena Muradyan / 0 [SJSU]
376
657
#3 Singles Match
123
Cheuk Ying Shek / 0 [SJSU]
275
667
#4 Singles Match
12
Rozalina Youseva / 0 [SJSU]
66
43
#5 Singles Match
12
Jovana Babic / 0 [SJSU]
33
66
#6 Singles Match
12
Duru Durgun / 0 [SJSU]
77
56
Order of Finish:
4,5,6,3,1,2
Players Mentioned
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