RAMS HALT SKID, HANDLE PENN, 5-2
2-7-09

RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia Commonwealth University flexed its depth Saturday, sweeping the lower singles and doubles positions on the way to a 5-2 win over Penn.

The victory halts a three-match losing streak for the Rams and improves them to 5-3 on the year.

Despite falling at No. 1 and No. 2 singles, VCU ripped through the No. 3, 4, 5 and 6 spots. Junior Laura Burns led the way, defeating Alexa Ely, 6-4, 6-4 on the No. 3 court. Burns also teamed with sophomore Kateryna Yergina for a victory at second doubles.

Junior Olena Leonchuk and freshman Mihaela Bunea were also winners at both singles and doubles.

The Rams return to action on Friday, Feb. 7 when they take on Penn State at 12 p.m. in State College, Pa.

VCU 5, PENN 2
Singles
1. Ekaterina Kosminskaya (Penn) def. Ana Bara, 7-5, 5-7, 1-0 (10-6)
2. Lauren Sadaka (Penn) def. Kateryna Yergina, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3
3. Laura Burns (VCU) def. Alexa Ely, 6-4, 6-4
4. Alex Bara (VCU) def. Jacqueline Wong, 6-0, 6-0
5. Olena Leonchuk (VCU) def. Vidya Dabir, 6-1, 6-0
6. Mihaela Bunea (VCU) def. Jordyn Shaffer, 7-5, 7-6 (3)

Doubles
1. Kosminskya/Ely (Penn) def. Bara/Bara, 8-5
2. Yergina/Burns (VCU) def. Maria Anisimova/Sadaka, 8-3
3. Leonchuk/Bunea (VCU) def. Dabir/Wong, 8-3