Oct. 21, 2011
EUGENE, ORE.–The first day at the Duck Invitational hosted by the University of Oregon comes to a close with three Lobos advancing in the draws. The Duck Invitational includes University of Oregon, U.S. Air Force Academy, University of New Mexico, Eastern Washington University, Portland State University and University of Portland.
In singles, Nikolina Grbac faced Air Force Academy’s Marcelli Magday defeating her in three sets with a score of 6-2, 3-6, 6-2. She moved on to defeat Portland State’s Marti Pellicano with a score of 6-1, 6-3. She will be advancing to the quarterfinals of the main draw.
Laura Richardson played against University of Portland’s Gabrielle Gorence beating her with a score of 6-1, 6-0. She fell to Air Force Academy’s Tiffany Tran with a score of 6-1, 6-0.
Katie Wookey was defeated by Eastern Washington University’s Chrissy Uriarte with a score of 7-5, 6-1. She then fell to Air Force Academy’s Natasha Rivzi with a score of 6-0, 6-1.
Michaela Oldani played a tough match against Eastern Washington University’s Moira Hedberg falling with a score of 1-6, 6-2, 6-3. She was defeated in the next match against Portland State’s Megan Govi with a score of 6-3, 6-2.
Kristin Eggleston faced her opponent University of Oregon’s Lena Macomson but was not intimidated defeating her with a score of 6-2, 6-2. She moved on to the next round but fell to Air Force Academy’s Melissa Cecil with a score of 6-4, 6-3.
Alyssa Caffey played against Eastern Washington University’s Kristin Hibbs falling with a score of 6-4, 6-4. She was defeated by Air Force Academy’s Tasha Hueffenr with a score of 6-2, 6-0 in the consolation bracket.
In Doubles arena, Katie Wookey along with her partner Laura Richardson fell to Eastern Washington University’s Hedberg/Utiarte with a score of 8-2. They got back on their feet to defeat Air Force Academy’s Magday/Rizvi with a score of 8-5.
Kristin Eggleston and Michaela Oldani were an excellent team today on the court defeating Air Force Academy’s Molina/Tran with a score of 8-6 and then Eastern Washington University’s Hibbs/Ellingsen with a score of 8-5 in the next round. The duo will be advancing to the semifinals of the main draw.
Alyssa Caffey and Nikolina Grbac received a bye in the first round advancing to the quarterfinals but were not able to advance further falling to Air Force Academy’s Dake/Heuffner with a score of 8-6.
“It was another long day of tennis for the Lobos. The ladies did a great job fighting on the court, but we struggled a bit staying mentally tough throughout the whole day. Katie got her first taste of college competition and I’m really excited to see Michaela and Kristin in the semis for doubles here in Eugene, they are pumped for tomorrow’s doubles match, and they are playing confident doubles together,” Assistant Coach Michelle Heidbrink said. “Nina played some tough tennis today to get her into the quarterfinals and has been playing very disciplined tennis. Overall, some good wins, we are excited to get back out there tomorrow.”