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Gophers Take Down No. 48 Purdue in Second Straight B1G Win
3/10/2024 2:20:00 PM | Tennis
WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. - The University of Minnesota tennis program doubled-down on Saturday's conference-opening win with a 4-1 road victory over No. 48 Purdue on Sunday. This marks the first Gopher women's tennis victory over a Top-50 ranked opponent since Feb. 24, 2023, when Minnesota defeated the then-ranked No. 36 Utah Utes 4-3 in Minneapolis.
Following this weekend's wins against Indiana and Purdue, the Golden Gophers move to a 9-5 overall record and begin 2-0 in Big Ten conference play for the first time since 2020. Concurrently, head coach Lois Arterberry opens her Big Ten coaching career 2-0.
Quote from Coach Arterberry
"Couldn't ask for a better start to Big Ten play," said head coach Lois Arterberry. "The level of passion and fight that this team showed this weekend gives us hope to continue our success. We know it only gets tougher from here, but we are in it for the long haul. Overall, we had great efforts from everyone on the team. We will get back to work this week as we prepare for Wisconsin. Go Gophs!"
Coach Arterberry on Aiva Schmitz
"Aiva had a good weekend, showing up on not one, but two occasions to clinch both matches. She played very tough."
Match Highlights
Minnesota opened the match strong, winning the doubles point in two matches. No. 3 pair Sofia Pizzoni and Aiva Schmitz took down Juana Larrañaga and Calissa Dellabarca to get things going for the Maroon and Gold. No. 2 pair Anali Kocevar and Emma Belluomini clinched the round for Minnesota after a 6-4 win over Kennedy Gibbs and Ashlie Wilson.
The Gophers maintained their success through singles, clinching the overall match after going 2-1 in the completed matches. Purdue forfeited spot No. 6, giving Minnesota a 2-0 match lead to start the round. The Boilermakers put their first point on the board after Carmen Gallardo Guevara defeated Mia Liepert at the No. 1 spot. No. 4 Emma Belluomini brought the Gopher match lead to 3-1. For the second match in a row, No. 3 Aiva Schmitz clinched a Minnesota victory, winning 6-2, 6-4 over Juana Larrañaga.
Results
Doubles
1. Carmen Gallardo Guevara/Tara Katarina Milic (PUR) vs. Mia Liepert/Zeyneb Sarioglan (MIN) 5-5 (Unfinished).
2. Anali Kocevar/Emma Belluomini (MIN) def. Kennedy Gibbs/Ashlie Wilson (PUR) 6-4.
3. Sofia Pizzoni/Aiva Schmitz (MIN) def. Juana Larrañaga/Calissa Dellabarca (PUR) 6-2.
Singles
1. Carmen Gallardo Guevara (PUR) def. Mia Liepert (MIN) 6-3, 6-4.
2. Kennedy Gibbs (PUR) vs. Anali Kocevar (MIN) 7-6(1), 5-4 (Unfinished).
3. Aiva Schmitz (MIN) def. Juana Larrañaga (PUR) 6-2, 6-4.
4. Emma Belluomini (MIN) def. Tara Milic (PUR) 6-1, 6-4.
5. Ashlie Wilson (PUR) vs. Sofia Pizzoni (MIN) 6-4, 2-6, 2-2 (Unfinished).
6. Sofia Pinto (MIN) won by default.
Order of Finish
Doubles: 3, 2
Singles: 1, 4, 3
Next Up
The Gophers will head to Madison, Wis. on March 16 to face the No. 24-ranked Wisconsin Badgers.
Following this weekend's wins against Indiana and Purdue, the Golden Gophers move to a 9-5 overall record and begin 2-0 in Big Ten conference play for the first time since 2020. Concurrently, head coach Lois Arterberry opens her Big Ten coaching career 2-0.
Quote from Coach Arterberry
"Couldn't ask for a better start to Big Ten play," said head coach Lois Arterberry. "The level of passion and fight that this team showed this weekend gives us hope to continue our success. We know it only gets tougher from here, but we are in it for the long haul. Overall, we had great efforts from everyone on the team. We will get back to work this week as we prepare for Wisconsin. Go Gophs!"
Coach Arterberry on Aiva Schmitz
"Aiva had a good weekend, showing up on not one, but two occasions to clinch both matches. She played very tough."
Match Highlights
Minnesota opened the match strong, winning the doubles point in two matches. No. 3 pair Sofia Pizzoni and Aiva Schmitz took down Juana Larrañaga and Calissa Dellabarca to get things going for the Maroon and Gold. No. 2 pair Anali Kocevar and Emma Belluomini clinched the round for Minnesota after a 6-4 win over Kennedy Gibbs and Ashlie Wilson.
The Gophers maintained their success through singles, clinching the overall match after going 2-1 in the completed matches. Purdue forfeited spot No. 6, giving Minnesota a 2-0 match lead to start the round. The Boilermakers put their first point on the board after Carmen Gallardo Guevara defeated Mia Liepert at the No. 1 spot. No. 4 Emma Belluomini brought the Gopher match lead to 3-1. For the second match in a row, No. 3 Aiva Schmitz clinched a Minnesota victory, winning 6-2, 6-4 over Juana Larrañaga.
Results
Doubles
1. Carmen Gallardo Guevara/Tara Katarina Milic (PUR) vs. Mia Liepert/Zeyneb Sarioglan (MIN) 5-5 (Unfinished).
2. Anali Kocevar/Emma Belluomini (MIN) def. Kennedy Gibbs/Ashlie Wilson (PUR) 6-4.
3. Sofia Pizzoni/Aiva Schmitz (MIN) def. Juana Larrañaga/Calissa Dellabarca (PUR) 6-2.
Singles
1. Carmen Gallardo Guevara (PUR) def. Mia Liepert (MIN) 6-3, 6-4.
2. Kennedy Gibbs (PUR) vs. Anali Kocevar (MIN) 7-6(1), 5-4 (Unfinished).
3. Aiva Schmitz (MIN) def. Juana Larrañaga (PUR) 6-2, 6-4.
4. Emma Belluomini (MIN) def. Tara Milic (PUR) 6-1, 6-4.
5. Ashlie Wilson (PUR) vs. Sofia Pizzoni (MIN) 6-4, 2-6, 2-2 (Unfinished).
6. Sofia Pinto (MIN) won by default.
Order of Finish
Doubles: 3, 2
Singles: 1, 4, 3
Next Up
The Gophers will head to Madison, Wis. on March 16 to face the No. 24-ranked Wisconsin Badgers.
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