Wednesday, March 16
Martin, Tenn.
2:00 PM
Chattanooga
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UT Martin
Senior Katie Polk has won 10-straight singles matches.
Photo by: Dale Rutemeyer
Mocs Score 4-0 Win at UT Martin
3/16/2016 8:59:00 PM | Women's Tennis
UTC bounces back with a shutout after a loss on Tuesday.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's tennis team scored a 4-0 win at UT Martin today. The Mocs won two of three doubles and three singles matches to improve to 8-5 on the year.
UTC quickly took the doubles point with wins at No. 2 and No. 1 doubles. Senior Katie Polk and sophomore Samantha Caswell did not lose a game in their win at No. 2. Seniors Kayla Jones and Kelsey Coots improved to 10-2 in the spring with a 6-4 win at No. 1.
"I was really happy with our performance today," stated head coach Jeff Clark. "We beat a good team on their court. We got off to a fast start and kept the momentum through singles play."
Polk led the way at No. 6 singles, only dropping two games in a (6-0, 6-2) against Haya Hamed. Her strong spring continues as she improved to 7-0 in dual action and 10-straight wins overall.
Caswell and junior Rachele Gazzola also won today. The Mocs next match is March 23 at Kennesaw State.
Chattanooga 4, UT Martin 0
Mar 16, 2016 at Martin, Tenn. (Skyhawk Tennis Complex)
Doubles competition
1. Kayla Jones/Kelsey Coots (UTC) def. CANDELORO, Sarah/POTTER, Jermima (UTM) 6-4
2. Katie Polk/Samantha Caswell (UTC) def. NAITO, Hitomi/TARI, Burcu (UTM) 6-0
3. JUMAMUKHAMBETOVA, A./PLANTADA CORTES, A. (UTM) def. Rachele Gazzola/Sydney Patton (UTC) 7-5
Singles competition
1. CANDELORO, Sarah (UTM) vs. Kayla Jones (UTC) 3-6, 7-5, unfinished
2. NAITO, Hitomi (UTM) vs. Kelsey Coots (UTC) 1-6, 4-5, unfinished
3. Samantha Caswell (UTC) def. TARI, Burcu (UTM) 6-1, 6-2
4. Rachele Gazzola (UTC) def. JUMAMUKHAMBETOVA, A. (UTM) 6-1, 6-2
5. PLANTADA CORTES, A. (UTM) vs. Alison Storie (UTC) 2-6, 4-5, unfinished
6. Katie Polk (UTC) def. HAMED, Haya (UTM) 6-0, 6-2
Match Notes
Chattanooga 8-5
UT Martin 4-9
Order of finish: Doubles (2,1,3); Singles (6,3,4)
Official: Joe Pimpkin T-2:15 A-68
UTC quickly took the doubles point with wins at No. 2 and No. 1 doubles. Senior Katie Polk and sophomore Samantha Caswell did not lose a game in their win at No. 2. Seniors Kayla Jones and Kelsey Coots improved to 10-2 in the spring with a 6-4 win at No. 1.
"I was really happy with our performance today," stated head coach Jeff Clark. "We beat a good team on their court. We got off to a fast start and kept the momentum through singles play."
Polk led the way at No. 6 singles, only dropping two games in a (6-0, 6-2) against Haya Hamed. Her strong spring continues as she improved to 7-0 in dual action and 10-straight wins overall.
Caswell and junior Rachele Gazzola also won today. The Mocs next match is March 23 at Kennesaw State.
Chattanooga 4, UT Martin 0
Mar 16, 2016 at Martin, Tenn. (Skyhawk Tennis Complex)
Doubles competition
1. Kayla Jones/Kelsey Coots (UTC) def. CANDELORO, Sarah/POTTER, Jermima (UTM) 6-4
2. Katie Polk/Samantha Caswell (UTC) def. NAITO, Hitomi/TARI, Burcu (UTM) 6-0
3. JUMAMUKHAMBETOVA, A./PLANTADA CORTES, A. (UTM) def. Rachele Gazzola/Sydney Patton (UTC) 7-5
Singles competition
1. CANDELORO, Sarah (UTM) vs. Kayla Jones (UTC) 3-6, 7-5, unfinished
2. NAITO, Hitomi (UTM) vs. Kelsey Coots (UTC) 1-6, 4-5, unfinished
3. Samantha Caswell (UTC) def. TARI, Burcu (UTM) 6-1, 6-2
4. Rachele Gazzola (UTC) def. JUMAMUKHAMBETOVA, A. (UTM) 6-1, 6-2
5. PLANTADA CORTES, A. (UTM) vs. Alison Storie (UTC) 2-6, 4-5, unfinished
6. Katie Polk (UTC) def. HAMED, Haya (UTM) 6-0, 6-2
Match Notes
Chattanooga 8-5
UT Martin 4-9
Order of finish: Doubles (2,1,3); Singles (6,3,4)
Official: Joe Pimpkin T-2:15 A-68
Players Mentioned
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Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
2,1,3
#1 Singles Match
123
650
37UF
#2 Singles Match
123
650
14UF
#3 Singles Match
12
66
12
#4 Singles Match
12
66
12
#5 Singles Match
123
650
24UF
#6 Singles Match
12
66
02
Order of Finish:
6,3,4
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