VCU DOMINATES LOUISVILLE IN SINGLES
4-3-09

RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia Commonwealth University women’s tennis team took control in singles defeating the University of Louisville, 5-2, on Friday at the Thalhimer Tennis Center. 

After losing the doubles point, the Rams came out strong and dominated the Cardinals in singles. 

Freshman Alex Bara clinched the team victory for VCU by defeating Bianca Gorbea, 5-7, 7-5, 6-0 on the No. 3 court.  She improves to 16-10 overall and 5-2 when playing at the No. 3 position. 

VCU improves to 16-6, while Louisville falls to 8-11. 

The Rams return to action when they take on Colonial Athletic Association rival Georgia State on Saturday, April 4th, at 2 p.m. at the Thalhimer Tennis Center. 

VCU 5, LOUISVILLE 2
April 3, 2009
Thalhimer Tennis Center
Singles
1. Ana Bara (VCU) def. Lindsey Jones, 6-1, 6-3
2. Laura Burns (VCU) def. Lauren Imre, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3
3. Alex Bara (VCU) def. Bianca Gorbea, 5-7, 7-5, 6-0
4. Olena Leonchuk (VCU) def. Jo-Ann Van Aerde, 6-2, 6-2
5. Mihaela Bunea (VCU) def. Natalia Baez, 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-4
6. Sarah Miller (LOU) def. Lisa Dyke, 6-1, 6-1
Order of Finish: 6, 1, 4, 2, 3*, 5
Doubles
1. Jones/Van Aerde (LOU) def. Ana Bara/Burns, 8-1
2. Imre/Baez (LOU) def. Alex Bara/Leonchuk, 8-5
3 Miller/Harris (LOU) def. Bunea/Dyke, 8-4