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Show i Monday, February 5, 1990 The Daily Utah Chronicle - Page Ten Ute netters slam past TOE .While the final score of 2 doesn't appear to be particularly close, the outcome looked in jeopardy midway through the singles matches. The Utes and Rebels split the first two matches to be completed, with Utah's Johan Hogstedt beating Dorian Geba at No. 1 (6-3 )r and UNLV's Eric Aanes handing Brendan Bowyer a straight-se- t ). loss in the No. 3 position (6-In the other four singles matches, the Utes and Rebels split the first and second sets, including three that went But in the end, Utah to won three of the four matches to give, them a 2 lead. A sweep of the three doubles matches provided the final margin of victory. Mil If the University of Utah men's tennis team didn't know what to expect from the University of Nevada-La- s it would be Vegas, understandable. After all, before Friday's match in the Eecles Tennis Center, the two teams had never met Yet, despite not knowing what to expect, the Utes came out with a 2 victory in the dual match, but it was far from easy. At No. 2 7, 7-- 6, 6-- 1. ), 6-1- . was his first collegiate match. I didn't know how he would respond to his first match. He's only 17 years old, but he stepped in and played well. After the first set I just told him to be more aggressive, and he went out and did it. That showed me a lot because he was willing to change and play a style he's not as comfortable with." In doubles play, Bowyer and Chris singles Utah's Martin Tenlen won the first set, 1-- J-6).1- At 7-- 5. 7, 4-- "I really didn't know how good they (the Rebels) were," Utah coach F.D. Robbins said. "I thought it would be close, and it was." 2-- 6, 5, 6-0- 4, 7-- . 6-- 4, 6 to the next two and the match 4-UNLV's Panic Boies. In No. 4 singles Ute Jorgen Lindeman defeated Robert the fifth Vinson (7-Lee beat Chris Reilly singles spot, Ute (6-while Rosenthal out rounded Cox Graeme freshman Hans over with a victory singles play ). Lissman (6-"I was really pleased with Reilly and Cox at No. 5 and No. 6 singles, and Johan (Hogstedt) played really well," Robbins said. "Cox winning was especially nice to see because it 6, 7-- By Loren Jorgensen Chronicle Assistant Sports Editor 7-- 2 UNLV, but lost PIZZERIA Entzel defeated Geba and Vinson (6-). Lindeman and Tenlen came out to win No. 2 on top in two doubles over UNLV's Aanes and Boies (7-). The tandem of Cox and Wick Cannon and defeated Hogstedt 2, tie-break- 6, Lorin Entzel in the final doubles to round out the match (6-2, 7-- 5) scoring. "This was the opposite of when we played USC (the 10th ranked team in the nation)," Robbins said. "It's a lot easier to play when you don't have the pressure that you're supposed to win, like when we played 'SC. UNLV was like we were (against the Trojans) in that this would have been a good win for them." While the team will be off until Feb. 4 for the ITCA National Team Indoor Championships in Louisville, Ky., three Utes will take part in an individual tournament. Hogstedt, the winner of the Region 21-2- ; a VII For the Serious Downhill Eater Chronicle Photo by Aaron Ashcraft Utah's Chris Reilly came back after losing the first set of his singles match to beat his UNLV opponent. Utah improved to 1 with the 2 victory Friday in the Eccles Tennis Center. 4-- receive $1 .50 OFF ANY PIZZA Any U of U sporting Hockey-Pione- er JazzGolden Eagle event-Uta- h Symphony-Sal- t any ticket stub with a TheatreRDTUtah Lake Acting Company-O- r printed date Offer good only on tickets with printed only e event-Onon date of the coupon per order d in Minneapolis, Minn. By Matthew Coles Chronicle Sports Writer Susie Costa and Ruth Ann Stevens, together and separately, led the Lady Ute tennis team to a 4 upset of No. 19 Texas A&M in the Eccles Center Saturday. 5-- Costa and Stevens separately 5 chalked up big singles wins. Stevens, the former Utah 4 A Singles Champ, broke out of a recent slump with an important victory at the No. 4 slot. lilttl illiil The blonde sophomore overcame deficits in both sets to beat Tami Tami, incidentally, is the older sister of world-ranke- d tennis star and teen heartthrob Andre. Coach John Tsumas appreciated Stevens' Agassi play. date-Goo- National Individual Championships 7-- beats UI SAVE YOUR STUB Present your ticket stub ON THE SAME DATE from any of the following events and singles championship and the 39th ranked collegian in the nation, will represent the U. at the ITCA 7-- 5, 6-- 3. .... - "Ruth Ann was the big plus for us today. She's been playing everyone close and coming tip, with a win over, Tami was great; .Ruth Ann was 1 definitely a key,'' Tsumas said, i t C TTTnlll IJOU Costa meanwhile beat, ;,Cindy ' sihglesf7-5"- , ' iChmnicle Photo by Boone I. Chen 'I. Costa repeatedly' hi t deep", ground: -3 win strokes that "kept Churchwill off- -' " Ruth Ann Stevens concentrates on her fore- - hand in her over 4 utes No. A&M Texas lami 19 Agassi, the Lady upset balance in the match that lasted two Saturday. hours and was characterized by long should propel Utah past the Lady Ball beat Derryn Haggarth in straight rallies. 2 and holds a four game Aggies and into the top 20 and sets Later, Costa and Stevens teamed consideration for the NCAA's. Only 20 winning streak., . ' After the Stevensksta doubles win together and decimated Texas A&M's squads will play in the tournament in K ; No. 1 duo Churchwill and Lynn Staley Gainesville, Fla., in May. clinched the team victory, the Lady The match started slow for the Lady Utes dropped the last two matches. 3 m the match that clinched the win for the U. The Lady Ute tandem, Utes as they fell in No. 1 and No. 2 Ball and Kempin lost 2 to ranked No. 13 in the nation, down 1 Julie Kempin Haggarth and Williams. Siegmund singles to trail 0-in the second set took control with' started quickly against nationally and Fox suffered a 1 defeat Churchwill at No: 3 7; M1. . 7-- 5, mo. 6-- 5-- : 7-- 5, 6-- " , 6-- 4, (tSSxsasSEiCQ) S2 D 93 Life's too short to eat cheap pizza r" 6-- 6-- 0, 3-- 3-- 6, teamwork and Steven's power volleys and won the match going away as they claimed the final five games in a row. "Susie and Ruth Ann showed some real leadership with their- doubles - win. They showed how they can really play Churchwill and Staley form one of the best teams in the 6-- 2. ranked Sue Williams and even led in the final set before Kristin surrendering 30-lo- ve 1-- 6, 6-- 0, 6-- 4. Siegmund lost the first three games in ; each set and never could recover in ' 2 loss to Staley. , her 6-- 2, J 6-- Then Utah rolled, winning the remaining four matches. Besides the Tsumas said. Stevens and Costa triumphs, Liz Fox Southwest Conference," for and Stephanie Ball posted victories. The victory was sweet revenge Utah. Last year Texas A&M barely beat ; Fox won four consecutive games in the third set and used a big serve in out Utah to receive an invitation to the 4 her NCAA Championships. The win win over Traci Nix. 6-- 3, 1-- 6, 6-- . ' 6-- 2, 6-- ; to Agassi and Nix. ; , three-gamUtah takes its e win streak and travels to Palo Alto, Calif., to face No. 1' Stanford this afternoon; The 4-- 2, Lady Cardinals feature Sandra Birch who won the NCAA tournament last year and four other The nation's No. i doubles team" Meredith McGrath . and Teri Whitlinger, also stars for Stanford McGrath, a freshman, is a part-tim- e curcuit player who ranks No. 93 in the world. ns |
