Thursday, April 6, 2001
 

UT Pan American Women’s Tennis Falls to JUCO Power, Lee College

EDINBURG – The University of Texas-Pan American women’s tennis team dropped a tough match against Lee College Thursday afternoon at the Orville Cox Tennis Complex.

Freshman Celine Merlini was the lone Lady Bronc posting a win at No. 1 singles, defeating Rachel Hatley in straight sets 6-3, 6-3.  Merlini has compiled an impressive singles record of 24-8 for the season.  At the number two spot, Eve Nickelson battled valiantly in her loss against Martina Rezar 6-4, 6-4. 

In doubles action freshman Alana Breen and junior Erica Espinoza posted the lone win for UTPA 8-6 at No. 3. With the loss, the Lady Broncs fall to 7-14 on the season.

Thursday’s match was also the last home match for the Lady Bronc’s lone graduating senior, Mireya Villarreal. Prior to the match there was a brief ceremony where Villarreal was noted for her exploits as a Lady Bronc.

The Lady Broncs return to action on Saturday, April 14 as take on Texas A&M Corpus Christi at 2 p.m. in their final match of the season.

Lee College 6, UTPA 1 •  Edinburg, Texas

Singles
No. 1 – Celine Merlini (UTPA) d. Rachel Hatley (LC), 6-3, 6-3
No. 2 – Martina Rezar (LC) d. Eve Nickelson (UTPA), 6-4, 6-4
No. 3 – Maria Claudia Romo (LC) d. Jessica Brown (UTPA), 6-1, 6-1
No. 4 – Regan Schnerer (LC) d. Alana Breen (UTPA), 6-4, 6-0
No. 5 – Sissy Giannoulopovlou (LC) d. Mireya Villareal (UTPA), 6-0, 6-0
No. 6 – Molly Reagan (LC) d. Erica Espinosa (UTPA), 6-4, 5-7, 10-8

Doubles