Junior Shani Blecher picked up victories in both singles and doubles

Women's Tennis

Toreros Suffer 5-0 Loss to No. 40 Pepperdine

March 28, 2014

Complete Results

MALIBU, Calif. - The University of San Diego women's tennis team (6-9. 2-3 WCC) suffered a conference loss to the No. 40 Pepperdine Waves (9-4, 3-0 WCC) at the Ralph-Straus Tennis Center.

Playing without two starting regulars, the Toreros struggled to make headway against a solid Pepperdine team, falling 5-0.

Although staying close on court three, the Waves came out aggressive in doubles getting wins at both the No. 1 and 2 spots.

In singles play, the Toreros stayed competitive on all six courts, but could not slow the Waves' firepower. No. 25 Lorraine Guillermo knocked off sophomore Marta Stojanovic 6-3, 6-1, while Waves' Apichaya Runglerdkriangkrai defeated freshman Janine Koleta 6-3, 6-4. Seniors Anna Depenau and Idil Haciraifoglu continued to gain momentum in their matches, however, Pepperdine's Michaela Capannolo was able to clinch the match defeating sophomore Mikayla Morkel-Brink 6-3, 6-1.

The Toreros get right back on the courts tomorrow, at 1:30 p.m. PT against the Loyola Marymount Lions.


Final Results

San Diego 0, Pepperdine 5


Doubles Competition

1. Lorraine Guillermo/A.Runglerdkriangkrai (PEP) def. Shani Blecher/Marta Stojanovic (USD) 8-3

2. Ale Granillo/Michaela Capannolo (PEP) def. Mikayla Morkel-Brink/Janine Koleta (USD) 8-2

3. Yuki Chiang/P. Salirathavibhaga (PEP) vs. Anna Depenau/Idil Haciraifoglu (USD) 4-4 DNF


Singles Competition

1. #25 Lorraine Guillermo (PEP) def. Marta Stojanovic (USD) 6-3, 6-1

2. Matea Cutura (PEP) vs. Anna Depenau (USD) 7-5, 0-1 DNF

3. #96 Ale Granillo (PEP) vs. Idil Haciraifoglu (USD) 5-7 DNF

4. Michaela Capannolo (PEP) def. Mikayla Morkel-Brink (USD) 6-3, 6-1

5. A.Runglerdkriangkrai (PEP) def. Janine Koleta (USD) 6-3, 6-4

6. Danielle Feneridis (PEP) def. Carly Naslund (USD) 6-1, 6-2

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

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Players Mentioned

Shani Blecher

Shani Blecher

5' 7"
Sophomore
Anna Depenau

Anna Depenau

5' 5"
Senior
Idil Haciraifoglu

Idil Haciraifoglu

5' 5"
Senior
Janine Koleta

Janine Koleta

5' 3"
Freshman
Mikayla Morkel-Brink

Mikayla Morkel-Brink

5' 7"
Sophomore
Carly Naslund

Carly Naslund

5' 5"
Freshman
Marta Stojanovic

Marta Stojanovic

5' 11"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Shani Blecher

Shani Blecher

5' 7"
Sophomore
Anna Depenau

Anna Depenau

5' 5"
Senior
Idil Haciraifoglu

Idil Haciraifoglu

5' 5"
Senior
Janine Koleta

Janine Koleta

5' 3"
Freshman
Mikayla Morkel-Brink

Mikayla Morkel-Brink

5' 7"
Sophomore
Carly Naslund

Carly Naslund

5' 5"
Freshman
Marta Stojanovic

Marta Stojanovic

5' 11"
Sophomore