
The Beach Conclude ITA Southwest Regionals
10/22/2022 6:28:00 PM | Women's Tennis
LBSU garnered two victories on the final day of tournament action.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. -Â LBSU Tennis wrapped up play at the ITA Southwest Regionals at the Barnes Tennis Center on Saturday, obtaining two victories in singles and doubles action.Â
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The Beach began the day with a victory in doubles action. Sheena Masuda and Rhona Cook defeated Kelly Leung and Gabriella Pachl of UCSD, with a score of 8-2. After falling short in their double's matchup this past Thursday, Masuda and Cook garnered back-to-back victories in the final two days of tournament competition. Â
In singles action, Sarah Medik dominated her flight against Katelyn Vu of UCSD in straight sets, 6-1, 6-0. Medik has now bounced back with two victories in singles play since Friday's competition.Â
Continuing with singles action, Sheena Masuda had a nail-biting flight against Grace Gamal of UCSD. Both athletes fought back and forth, but unfortunately, Masuda just fell short, with a score of 7-6, 7-6. Â
Head Coach Hilt-Costello acknowledged it was a tough weekend for the team. However, it is these moments that push the team to consistently improve and stay together as a unit. This group of athletes trust each other, and they trust in their process of progression. Â
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It was a tough weekend of competition for us," said Head Coach Jenny Hilt-Costello. "Now we work towards a strong finish at our final tournament in Las Vegas." Â
The team looks forward to getting back to Rhodes Tennis Center and remain optimistic as they will prepare for their final tournament.Â
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The Beach will be back on the court in three weeks at the UNLV Fall Tournament on November 11-13.Â
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Saturday's Results:Â Â Â Â Â Â
Singles competition:Â Â Â Â Â Â
Sarah Medik (LBSU) def. Katelyn Vu (UCSD) 6-1, 6-0  Â
Eryn Cayetano (USC) def. Justine Dondonay (LBSU) 6-3, 6-4        Â
Grace Piper (UCSD) def. Mathilde Tranberg (LBSU) 6-2, 6-1Â Â Â Â Â Â
Grace Gamal (UCSD) def. Sheena Masuda (LBSU) 7-6, 7-6      Â
Isabella Tcherkes-Zade (LMU) def. Rhona Cook (LBSU) 7-5, 6-4 Â
Doubles Results:Â Â Â Â Â Â
Masuda/Cook (LBSU) def. Vu/Nguyen (UCSD) 8-2Â Â Â Â
Leung/Pachl (UCSD) def. Akyurek/Dondonay (LBSU) 8-3     Â
Kim/Kern (Hawaii) def. Tranberg/Becirovic Novak (LBSU) 8-3Â
Vagramov/Ong (UCLA) def. Medik/Ramstedt (LBSU) 8-2Â