March 11, 2005

By Roland Hu, USD Media Relations

San Diego, Calif. - The University of San Diego easily downed the University of San Francisco 7-0 in the first match of the West Coast Conference Challenge. No. 50 San Diego improves to 4-5, while USF falls to 5-6 on the season.

The Toreros dominated the Dons in doubles play to start off the afternoon, led by Jenny Brown and Lauren Kazarian at the No. 1 spot. The duo did not lose a game on their way to victory over Michelle Duncan and Pichaya Laosirichon. Emma Murphy and Lauren Perl followed suit with their 8-3 win over Megan Tiegs and Anna Skogerboe on Court 2, while Tara Livesay and Brittany Reitz registered an 8-3 triumph over Emma Taylor and Camille Pamart at the No. 3 spot.

San Diego continued its excellent play when singles began, as the Toreros swept all six matches. Five of the six matches were won in straight sets, though Skogerboe was able to push Brown to three sets at the No. 5 position. Brown was able to overcome a second set hiccup to snatch the victory 10-8 in the super tiebreaker.

The Toreros will return to action on Sunday, March 13 when they host St. Mary's in the second match of the WCC Challenge. Game time is 10:00 A.M.

Doubles (USD wins the doubles point)

1. Jenny Brown/Lauren Kazarian (USD) def. Michelle Duncan/Pichaya Laosirichon (USF), 8-0

2. Emma Murphy/Lauren Perl (USD) def. Megan Tiegs/Anna Skogerboe (USF), 8-3

3. Tara Livesay/Brittany Reitz (USD) def. Emma Taylor/Camille Pamart (USF), 8-3

Singles

1. Emma Murphy (USD) def. Camille Pamart (USF), 6-2, 6-3

2. Lauren Kazarian (USD) def. Megan Tiegs (USF), 6-0, 6-3

3. Lauren Perl (USD) def. Emma Taylor (USF), 6-3, 6-2

4. Tara Livesay (USD) def. Pichaya Laosirichon (USF), 6-1, 6-0

5. Jenny Brown (USD) def. Anna Skogerboe (USF), 6-1, 2-6, 1-0 (8)

6. Helene Lindstrand (USD) def. Michelle Duncan (USF), 6-2, 6-1