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by Frank Mercogliano

Lobos Finish Strong at CSUN Hidden Duals

Lobos Finish Strong at CSUN Hidden DualsLobos Finish Strong at CSUN Hidden Duals

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. --- The New Mexico Lobos finished out the CSUN Hidden Duals with four more wins, giving UNM a winning record in the tournament heading into the winter offseason before dual match play starts in January.

For the weekend, the Lobos went 19-17 overall, with records of 12-13 in singles and 7-4 in doubles over the tournament, playing several strong teams from around the country. 

On Sunday, Lea Malazdra picked up her third straight win, defeating Carolyna Fowler 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (7-1) for a perfect 3-0 record on the week. Yu Yun "Kathy" Tsai earned a second win with a 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 come-from-behind win over Haily Huynh.  UNM's other win was the second of the weekend for Coumba Ben Niangadou, winning 6-1, 6-2 over Line Greyling.

Niangadou and Tsai teamed up for UNM's lone doubles win on the day, winning easily at 6-1. UNM faced players from UC Irvine and Youngstown State in singles and Arkansas State in doubles.

Day 3          
           
Singles vs. UCI/YSU        
           
1 Ana Veroux vs. Yen Nhi Huynh L 0-6, 6-4, 5-7
2 Vianca Corley vs. Amanda Perez L 0-6, 4-6
3 Yu Yun "Kathy" Tsai vs. Haily Huynh W 2-6, 6-4, 6-3
4 Lea Malazdra vs. Carolyna Fowler W 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (7-1)
5 Ramona Petre vs. Bella Pitchford L 6-3, 1-6, 2-6
6 Vivica Corley vs. Maily Huynh L 1-6, 3-6
7 Coumba Ben Niangadou vs. Line Greyling W 6-1, 6-2
8 Sarah L'Allier vs. Diane Piranda L 1-6, 2-6
           
Doubles vs. Arkansas State        
           
1 Corley/Corley vs. Cvanciger/Muro Castellvi L 3-6
2 Veroux/Malazdra vs. Grigoreva/McAslin L 1-4, ret.
3 Niangadou/Tsai vs. Arun Kumar/Millard W 6-1