University of Minnesota Athletics
Friday, April 18
University Park, PA
2:00 PM
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Gophers Shut Out by No. 53 Penn State
4/18/2025 4:42:00 PM | Tennis
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-Â The University of Minnesota tennis team lost 4-0 to No. 53 Penn State on Friday at the Sarni Tennis Center, falling to 10-15Â on the season.
Key Moments
The NIttany Lions secured the doubles point against Minnesota with victories at the No. 2 and No. 3 positions. The Gophers started strong with a 6-4 win from Anali Kocevar and Mia Liepert at the top spot. The Nittany Lions responded as Olivia Dorner and Maiko Uchijima topped Jeselle Ante and Sofia Pinto 6-4 at No. 2. Maria Ciubotaru and Deanna Lasorda sealed the point with a 6-4 triumph over Aiva Schmitz and Arina Valitova at No. 3.
Penn State defeated Minnesota, clinching the match with wins at No. 3, No. 2 and No. 6 singles. Patricia Grigoras put the Nittany Lions on the board first with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Anali Kocevar at No. 3. Maiko Uchijima followed with a 6-3, 6-3 victory against Mia Liepert at No. 2. Deanna Lasorda secured the match with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Anlin Xie at No. 6.
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Results
Doubles
1. Anali Kocevar/Mia Liepert (MINN) def. Jordina Cegarra/Patricia Grigoras (PSU) 6-4
2. Olivia Dorner/Maiko Uchijima (PSU) def. Sofia Pinto/Jeselle Ante (MINN) 6-4
3. Deanna Lasorda/Maria Ciubotaru (PSU) def. Aiva Schmitz/Arina Valitova (MINN) 6-4
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 Singles
1. Olivia Dorner (PSU) vs. Aiva Schmitz (MINN) 0-6, 6-2, 1-2, unfinished
2. Maiko Uchijima (PSU) def. Mia Liepert (MINN) 6-3, 6-3
3. Patricia Grigoras (PSU) def. Anali Kocevar (MINN) 6-3, 6-1
4. Sofia Pinto (MINN) vs. Jordina Cegarra (PSU) no result
5. Maria Ciubotaru (PSU) vs. Jeselle Ante (MINN) 1-6, 4-4, unfinished
6. Deanna Lasorda (PSU) def. Anlin Xie (MINN) 6-3, 6-2
Order of Finish
Doubles: (1, 2, 3)
Singles: (3, 2, 6)
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Next on the Docket
The Golden Gophers will travel to Columbus, Ohio, to face Ohio State on Sunday at 10 a.m. CT in their final regular-season match.
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Key Moments
The NIttany Lions secured the doubles point against Minnesota with victories at the No. 2 and No. 3 positions. The Gophers started strong with a 6-4 win from Anali Kocevar and Mia Liepert at the top spot. The Nittany Lions responded as Olivia Dorner and Maiko Uchijima topped Jeselle Ante and Sofia Pinto 6-4 at No. 2. Maria Ciubotaru and Deanna Lasorda sealed the point with a 6-4 triumph over Aiva Schmitz and Arina Valitova at No. 3.
Penn State defeated Minnesota, clinching the match with wins at No. 3, No. 2 and No. 6 singles. Patricia Grigoras put the Nittany Lions on the board first with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Anali Kocevar at No. 3. Maiko Uchijima followed with a 6-3, 6-3 victory against Mia Liepert at No. 2. Deanna Lasorda secured the match with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Anlin Xie at No. 6.
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Results
Doubles
1. Anali Kocevar/Mia Liepert (MINN) def. Jordina Cegarra/Patricia Grigoras (PSU) 6-4
2. Olivia Dorner/Maiko Uchijima (PSU) def. Sofia Pinto/Jeselle Ante (MINN) 6-4
3. Deanna Lasorda/Maria Ciubotaru (PSU) def. Aiva Schmitz/Arina Valitova (MINN) 6-4
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 Singles
1. Olivia Dorner (PSU) vs. Aiva Schmitz (MINN) 0-6, 6-2, 1-2, unfinished
2. Maiko Uchijima (PSU) def. Mia Liepert (MINN) 6-3, 6-3
3. Patricia Grigoras (PSU) def. Anali Kocevar (MINN) 6-3, 6-1
4. Sofia Pinto (MINN) vs. Jordina Cegarra (PSU) no result
5. Maria Ciubotaru (PSU) vs. Jeselle Ante (MINN) 1-6, 4-4, unfinished
6. Deanna Lasorda (PSU) def. Anlin Xie (MINN) 6-3, 6-2
Order of Finish
Doubles: (1, 2, 3)
Singles: (3, 2, 6)
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Next on the Docket
The Golden Gophers will travel to Columbus, Ohio, to face Ohio State on Sunday at 10 a.m. CT in their final regular-season match.
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