Score: No. 2 Keiser Seahawks 5, Division II, No. 6 UIndy Greyhounds 2
Records: Keiser (6-3), UIndy (4-5)
Venue: Cocoa Beach Racquet Club
Location: Cocoa, Fla.
No. 2 Keiser women's tennis snapped their two-game skid to top-10 Division II opponents on Sunday afternoon in Cocoa, Fla., defeating DII, No. 6 UIndy, 5-2. The Seahawks swept the doubles point, followed by a strong performance in singles, taking four courts and securing the win.
- Vidanovic continued the momentum into singles with a dominant 6-0, 6-1 win on court five.
- No. 29 Perez Flores made it 3-0 KU on court six with a 6-4, 6-0 win.
- The Greyhounds got a point back on court three as DII, No. 49 Sensi bested Tabitha Howe, 6-4, 6-1.
- No. 4 Visnevscaia would seal the match for Keiser on court two, defeating Aik 6-2, 6-2.
- UIndy would win a point back on court four with DII, No. 37 Flament topping P. Apisah 6-3, 6-4.
- No stranger to marathon matches, No. 3 V. Apisah won hers on court one to end the day over DII, No. 10 Pais, 6-2, 6-3, 7-6(4).
When asked about today's result, Head Coach
Daniel Finn had this to say: "I thought the girls did a great job controlling the momentum and playing big in the important moments. The doubles point was huge today. And while we won 5-2, the doubles point made all the difference giving us the early momentum that we needed. I thought we did a much better job than previous matches of executing and coming out strong in doubles. I thought the energy from the girls was great today, and they did a good job of dealing with a fiesty team in extremely hot conditions."
On the message to the team after the last two games, "Just keep competing and be ready for another fight. Our schedule is intentionally built to challenge us with tough matches each and every time we go out. Today was no different and I thought the girls rose to the occasion when things got tough."
On the upcoming slate of games, "Physically, the girls work hard every day on the practice courts and then in the conditioning sessions with Strength and Conditioning Coach
Alessandro Cantillo. We know we're prepared, and mentally, it's just about staying focused and competing in the moments that are in front of you."
Today began a stretch of six matches in nine days as Keiser will travel to face Division II, No. 9 Lynn on Tuesday, March 19. First serve from the Perper Tennis Complex in Boca Raton, Fla. is set for 2:00 p.m.
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