Friday, April 12
Omaha, Neb.
12:30 PM
Creighton University
4
vs
3
Villanova
Photo by: Kristen Holmes
Women's Tennis Starts Final Weekend of Regular Season With 4-3 Win Against Villanova
4/12/2019 3:27:00 PM | Women's Tennis
OMAHA, Neb. -- The Creighton women's tennis team earned a 4-3 victory against Villanova on Friday afternoon at the Hanscom Tennis Center during the final weekend of the regular season.
The Bluejays improved to 8-11 this spring, including 2-3 against BIG EAST competition, while the Wildcats fell to 10-9 overall and 3-3 in matches against league foes.
Erin Epperson's three-set win at the No. 4 singles position clinched the match. The sophomore won the first set 6-4 but fell 6-2 in the second frame. In the deciding set, Epperson earned a 6-3 victory for the Bluejays' fourth singles victory.
Seniors Ashley Ishimura (No. 1), Michaela Henne (No. 3) and Claire Embree (No. 6) each won in straight-sets. Ishimura won 6-0, 6-2, Henne earned a 6-2, 7-5 victory and Embree secured a 6-4, 6-1 win.
Villanova won in straight-sets at the No. 2 and 5 positions.
Creighton started doubles play with a commanding 6-1 victory at the top position by the duo of Ishimura and Sarah Wilcox, before the Wildcats clinched the doubles point with tiebreaker victories at each of the other two slots.
"This was a very tough match and both teams competed well," head coach Tom Lilly said. "We weren't able to capitalize in doubles and just didn't play to the level we needed to at two and three.
"It was great to see our three seniors come through in singles on their final home weekend, and Erin had to play very well at times to clinch and get us the win."
Creighton concludes the regular season on Sunday against DePaul. The Bluejays and Blue Demons will meet at 11 a.m. on Sunday at the Hanscom Tennis Center.
Creighton 4, Villanova 3
4/12/2019 at Omaha, Neb. (Hanscom Tennis Center)
The Bluejays improved to 8-11 this spring, including 2-3 against BIG EAST competition, while the Wildcats fell to 10-9 overall and 3-3 in matches against league foes.
Erin Epperson's three-set win at the No. 4 singles position clinched the match. The sophomore won the first set 6-4 but fell 6-2 in the second frame. In the deciding set, Epperson earned a 6-3 victory for the Bluejays' fourth singles victory.
Seniors Ashley Ishimura (No. 1), Michaela Henne (No. 3) and Claire Embree (No. 6) each won in straight-sets. Ishimura won 6-0, 6-2, Henne earned a 6-2, 7-5 victory and Embree secured a 6-4, 6-1 win.
Villanova won in straight-sets at the No. 2 and 5 positions.
Creighton started doubles play with a commanding 6-1 victory at the top position by the duo of Ishimura and Sarah Wilcox, before the Wildcats clinched the doubles point with tiebreaker victories at each of the other two slots.
"This was a very tough match and both teams competed well," head coach Tom Lilly said. "We weren't able to capitalize in doubles and just didn't play to the level we needed to at two and three.
"It was great to see our three seniors come through in singles on their final home weekend, and Erin had to play very well at times to clinch and get us the win."
Creighton concludes the regular season on Sunday against DePaul. The Bluejays and Blue Demons will meet at 11 a.m. on Sunday at the Hanscom Tennis Center.
Creighton 4, Villanova 3
4/12/2019 at Omaha, Neb. (Hanscom Tennis Center)
| Singles competition |
| 1. Ashley Ishimura (CU) def. Lexi DeNucci (VU) 6-0, 6-2 |
| 2. Claudia Althans (VU) def. Sarah Wilcox (CU) 6-3, 7-6 (7-5) |
| 3. Michaela Henne (CU) def. Lindsey Evans (VU) 6-2, 7-5 |
| 4. Erin Epperson (CU) def. Kaylan Rotman (VU) 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 |
| 5. Carina Burdick (VU) def. Gabby O'Connor (CU) 6-2, 6-4 |
| 6. Claire Embree (CU) def. Olivia Kapp (VU) 6-4, 6-1 |
| Doubles competition |
| 1. Ashley Ishimura/Sarah Wilcox (CU) def. Claudia Althans/Lindsey Evans (VU) 6-1 |
| 2. Lexi DeNucci/Kaylan Rotman (VU) def. Erin Epperson/Gabby O'Connor (CU) 7-6 (8-6) |
| 3. Carina Burdick/Olivia Kapp (VU) def. Claire Embree/Michaela Henne (CU) 7-6 (7-1) |
| Match Notes |
| Villanova 10-9 |
| Creighton 8-11 |
| Order of finish: Doubles (1,2,3); Singles (1,3,5,6,4,2) |
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
1,2,3
#1 Singles Match
12
Lexi DeNucci / 0 [VU]
02
66
#2 Singles Match
12
Claudia Althans / 0 [VU]
67
36
#3 Singles Match
12
Lindsey Evans / 0 [VU]
25
67
#4 Singles Match
123
Kaylan Rotman / 0 [VU]
463
626
#5 Singles Match
12
Carina Burdick / 0 [VU]
66
24
#6 Singles Match
12
Olivia Kapp / 0 [VU]
41
66
Order of Finish:
1,3,5,6,4,2
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