Feb. 27, 2000
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The Purdue women's tennis team picked up its first conference win of the season on Sunday with a 5-2 win over Wisconsin. The Boilermakers are now 4-3 (1-1 Big Ten) for the season.
"We learned a big lesson from yesterday in terms of closing matches," Purdue head coach Mat Iandolo said. "We did a much better job today than against Iowa. "
The Boilers turned out excellent performances, beginning with doubles action. Jennifer Embry and Shannon Taheny picked up the first win at No. 1 position over April Gabler and Lara Vojnov with an 8-2 decision. At No. 3, Erica Quebe and Melissa Iqbal defeated Dena Baritot and Shana McElroy 8-6.
In singles competition, Embry was at the top of the lineup and handed Gabler a 6-3, 6-1 loss. Taheny was at No. 2 and defeated Rauh 7-5, 6-2. Iqbal knocked off Mues 7-6 (2), 6-3, and Lisa Walgenbach stepped up with the win at No. 5 over Baritot.
"I am really proud of Lisa's performance today," Iandolo said. "Lisa stepped up and did a great job for us."
Iandolo looks forward to next weekend, when the Boilers take on Kentucky and Utah.
"We received a tremendous amount of production from our seniors and our freshman today," Iandolo said. "We look forward to non-conference action next weekend at home and more great performances from our players."
Purdue 5, Wisconsin 2
Singles
No. 1 Jennifer Embry (PU) def. April Gabler (WU) 6-3, 6-1
No. 2 Shannon Taheny (PU) def. Vanessa Rauh (WU) 7-5, 6-2
No. 3 Shana McElroy (WU) def. Erica Quebe (PU) 7-6, 6-4
No. 4 Melissa Iqbal (PU) def. Linde Mues (WU) 7-6 (2), 6-3
No. 5 Lisa Walgenbach (PU) def. Dena Baritot (WU) 7-5, 6-1
No. 6 Lara Vojnov (WU) def. Lynsey Fick (PU) 6-2, 6-4
Doubles
No. 1 Embry/Taheny (PU) def. Gabler/Vojnov (WU) 8-2
No. 2 Mues/Dougherty (WU) def. Fick/Walgenbach (PU) 8-3
No. 3 Iqbal/Quebe (PU) def. Baritot/McElroy (WU) 8-6