HOUSTON – A slow start by UTSA women's tennis fueled a 4-0 setback against Houston at the Winston Tennis Facility Sunday.
The Cougars grabbed the early 1-0 lead with wins at the No. 1 and No. 3 double pairs, requiring the Roadrunners to win four of the six individual matches.
Jasmin Starr held a one set to none advantage and was up in the second set at the No. 1 position, while Kylee Kato was deadlocked at the fourth spot when the Cougars secured the match.
Up Next:
The Roadrunners conclude their six-match road trip at 2 p.m. in San Marcos, Texas when they take on Texas State.
Match Results: Houston 4, UTSA 0
Singles
1. Mimi Kendall-Woseley (UH) vs. Jasmin Starr (UTSA) 6-7 (5-7), 1-0 - unfinished
2. Sophie Gerits (UH) def. Laura Munoz-Baroja (UTSA) 6-2, 6-1
3. Phonexa Chitdara (UH) def. Laura Cabrera (UTSA) 6-1, 6-1
4. Azul Pedemonti (UH) vs. Kylee Kato (UTSA) 6-4, 1-6 - unfinished
5. Stephanie Belovukovic (UH) def. Catalina Cabarique (UTSA) 6-3, 6-1
6. Elena Tairyan (UH) vs. Keegan McCain (UTSA) 6-7 (5-7) -unfinished
Doubles competition
1. Chitdara/Gerits (UH) def. Starr/McCain (UTSA) 6-3
2. Kendall-Woseley/Pedemonti (UH) vs. Kato/Cabarique (UTSA) 5-5 - unfinished
3. Tairyan/Vukovic (UH) def. Omoworare/Cabrera (UTSA) 6-4
Match Notes:
UTSA: 5-7
Houston: 7-3
Order of finish: Doubles (1,3); Singles (3,5,2)
