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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — UTSA was swept by unbeaten Samford on Saturday afternoon.
The Bulldogs (8-0) swept all three doubles tilts to take an early lead and they went on to claim five of the six singles contests in straight sets.
UTSA (5-2) nearly picked up a point at No. 6 singles when freshman Irene Gandara Gonzalez won the opening set, 6-1. However, Emily Mallory battled back to win the final two sets (7-6 [7-4], 1-0 [10-4]) to secure the sweep.
The Roadrunners will wrap up their stay in the Yellowhammer State on Sunday with a 10 a.m. match against UAB.
Samford 7, UTSA 0
Doubles
1. Lewis/Mallory (SU) def. Jonsson/Peana (UTSA) 8-6
2. Kirven/Janse Van Rensburg (SU) def. Silva/Carrillo (UTSA) 8-2
3. N'tcha/Lochner (SU) def. Menon/Hand (UTSA) 8-4
Singles
1. Kristin Lewis (SU) def. Stefanie Peana (UTSA) 6-2, 6-1
2. M.Janse Van Rensburg (SU) def. Isabelle Jonsson (UTSA) 6-3, 6-2
3. Stephanie N'tcha (SU) def. Micaela Silva (UTSA) 6-4, 6-3
4. Rebecca Kirven (SU) def. Kavya Menon (UTSA) 6-3, 6-4
5. Lindsey Mallory (SU) def. Natalie Hand (UTSA) 6-0, 6-0
6. Emily Mallory (SU) def. Irene Gandara Gonzalez (UTSA) 1-6, 7-6 (7-4), 1-0 (10-4)