RENO, Nev. - The University of Nevada women's tennis team opened a big weekend with a WAC win over New Mexico State, 5-2 at Caughlin Club Friday.
The win moved Nevada to 6-9 (2-1 WAC), while NMSU dropped to 9-6 (1-2 WAC).
The Wolf Pack got off to a quick start, winning two of the three doubles matches to jump out to an early 1-0 lead.
"We won because of our team spirit," head coach Sylvain Malroux said. "It really was a team effort, that's why we came out on top."
Playing at the No. 6 singles position, freshman Gabriela Eufrasio clinched the match with her 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 victory over Ros-Polly Nguyn.
"She fought so hard," Malroux said. "It was really great to see her get the win."
Nevada will take on Sonoma State Saturday at 10 a.m. and No. 57 Boise State Sunday at the same time. Both matches will be played at Caughlin Club.
New Mexico State University vs University of Nevada
Date: 4/8/2011
Location: University of Nevada
Winner: University of Nevada
Score: 5-2
Position New Mexico State University University of Nevada Winner Score
#1 Singles Isabela Kulaif Michelle Okhremchuk University of Nevada 6-3,6-2
#2 Singles Manon Sylvain Lais Ogata New Mexico State University 7-6,6-1
#3 Singles Ginet Pinero Emma Verberne University of Nevada 6-2,6-2
#4 Singles Natalia Salum Aodhnait Lombard University of Nevada 6-2,3-6,7-5
#5 Singles Annemieke Witte Sophie Stevens New Mexico State University 6-3,7-5
#6 Singles Ros-Polly Nguyen Gabriela Eufrasio University of Nevada 6-1,3-6,7-6
#1 Doubles Kuliaf/Witte De Vrye/Okhremchuk University of Nevada 8-6
#2 Doubles Sylvain/Williams Ogata/Verberne University of Nevada 8-6
#3 Doubles Nguyen/Salum Lombard/Stevens New Mexico State University 8-6
