SAN FRANCISCO – No. 38 San Diego won its 11th match in a row and second consecutive sweep, defeating San Francisco 4-0 on Saturday afternoon.
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The Toreros (13-2, 4-0 WCC) have won 13 of their past 14 matches and secured their fourth shutout of the season. USD's 13 wins are its most since 2012 when it finished with a 13-10 record.
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The Toreros got off to a strong start in doubles play with
Kati Kukaras and
Gemma Garcia opening the match with a 6-3 win at No. 3. The duo extended their team-best winning streak to 12 matches.
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Maria-Paula Torres and
Solymar Colling secured the doubles point with a 6-4 win at No. 1. The pair has won seven straight matches and improved to 9-2 in the No. 1 position this season.
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Colling doubled the Toreros lead with a decisive, 6-3, 6-0, win at No. 1 against the Dons (8-10, 1-5 WCC) Mya Bui. Colling improved to 10-4 when playing in the No. 1 position this season.
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Torres put USD up 3-0 with a 6-2, 6-1, win against Rita Colyer at No. 5. She is 10-2 when playing in the No. 5 spot.
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Kati Kukaras provided the decisive point with a 6-1, 6-3, win against Margarita Treyes in the No. 4 spot. Kukaras has won a team-best five straight matches in singles play.
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USD will have a quick turnaround for its next match as it heads to Santa Clara on Sunday at 11 a.m. PT.
NO. 38 SAN DIEGO 4, SAN FRANCISCO 0
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DOUBLES
1.
Maria-Paula Torres/
Solymar Colling (USD) def. Mya Bui/Emily Maxfield (USF) – 6-4
2.
Daniela Morales/
Maria Tyrina (USD) vs. Shanna Dos Santos/Rita Colyer (USF) – 5-5 (unfinished)
3.
Kati Kukaras/
Gemma Garcia (USD) def. Margarita Treyes/Hanna Borjeson (USF) – 6-3
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SINGLES
1.
Solymar Colling (USD) def. Mya Bui (USF) – 6-3, 6-0
2.
Daniela Morales (USD) vs. Emily Maxfield (USF) – 5-7, 5-3 (unfinished)
3.
Gemma Garcia (USD) vs. Hanna Borjeson (USF) – 4-6, 6-1, 3-2 (unfinished)
4.
Kati Kukaras (USD) def. Margarita Treyes (USF) – 6-1, 6-3
5.
Maria-Paula Torres (USD) def. Rita Colyer (USF) – 6-2, 6-1
6.
Maria Tyrina (USD) vs. Shanna Dos Santos (USF) – 0-6, 7-6 (unfinished)
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ORDER OF FINISH
Doubles – 3, 1
Singles – 1, 5, 4
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