LAS VEGAS - True freshman and University of Nevada women's tennis player Michelle Okhremchuk has advanced to the semi-finals of the USTA/ITA Regional Championships Friday.
Okhremchuk defeated two higher seeds to get a seat in the final four in Vegas and could qualify for a spot in the ITA National Indoor Championships if her good play continues. She will face Lucia Batta of UNLV in Saturday's semifinal round, which is scheduled to start at 1 p.m.
The singles and doubles champions from the NCAA Division I USTA/ITA Regional Championships will advance to the 2010 USTA/ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships, taking place November 4-7, at the new indoor facilities at the USTA-Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, located in Flushing, New York. Columbia University will serve as the tournament host.
Emma Verberne fell to Veronica Popovici of Wyoming in the fourth round of the tournament early in the day.
In doubles play Okhremchuk and Florence De Vrye fell 9-8 in the first session.
Check nevadawolfpack.com Saturday evening for results.
