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Gophers Cruise to 6-1 Win Over Sacramento State
1/29/2018 12:00:00 AM | Tennis
Minneapolis, Minn. - The University of Minnesota defeated Sacramento State 6-1 Saturday, the first of a doubleheader. The Gophers were led by a marvelous comeback performance from Camila Vargas Gomez. After winning the first set 6-0, Vargas Gomez trailed 5-0 in the second set before coming back to win the set 7-6 (7) and take the No. 5 singles point.
"I lost five deuce points, so I think that was definitely the key," Vargas Gomez said." Now that I just won this match, I know what i have to work on next time. I would rather win 6-0 than 7-6."
Doubles
The pairing of Caroline Ryba and Tina Kreinis defeated their opponents 6-1, while Cammy Frei and Camila Vargas Gomez won a clean 6-0. Caitlyn Merzbacher and Mehvish Safdar were ahead 5-1 at the conclusion of the other two matches.
Singles
Frei made quick work of her opponent in the No. 6 singles spot, winning 6-4, 6-2, followed by Merzbacher winning 6-2, 6-3 in the No. 4 singles spot just seconds later. While Ryba fell in the No. 1 singles spot 6-2, 6-2, Barbara Mancera took the No. 3 singles spot with a clean 6-3, 6-3 win. Kreinis won the No. 2 singles spot 6-3, 7-5.
Up Next
Minnesota will face South Dakota State Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Baseline Tennis Center.
Minnesota 6, Sacramento State 1
Singles
- Ana Loaiza (SSTU) def. Caroline Ryba (MINN) 6-2, 6-2
- Tina Kreinis (MINN) def. Sofi Wicker (SSTU) 6-3, 7-5
- Barbara Mancera (MINN) def. Maria Gonzalez (SSTU) 6-3, 6-3
- Caitlyn Merzbacher (MINN) def. Sonya Gulnova (SSTU) 6-2, 6-3
- Camila Vargas Gomez (MINN) def. Jenna Dorian (SSTU) 6-0, 7-6 (7)
- Cammy Frei (MINN) def. Caroline Chernyetsky (SSTU) 6-4, 6-2
Doubles
- Caitlyn Merzbacher/Mehvish Safdar (MINN) vs. Ana Loaiza/Caroline Chernyetsky (SSTU) 5-1
- Caroline Ryba/Tina Kreinis (MINN) def. Jenna Dorian/Maria Gonzalez (SSTU) 6-1
- Cammy Frei/Camila Vargas Gomez (MINN) def. Sofi Wicker/Sonya Gulnova (SSTU) 6-0
Order of Finish : Doubles: (2,1,3), Singles: (6,4,1,3,2,5)
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