TENNIS: Women to NCAA, Men's Streak is Over

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RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Commonwealth University Women’s Tennis Team will meet in-state rival Virginia in the first round of the NCAA Tournament May 8 or 9 at Duke University’s Ambler Tennis Stadium in Durham, N.C.

It’s the fourth consecutive NCAA bid for VCU (18-9) and ninth overall. The Rams fell in the first round of the tournament the last two seasons, but reached the sweet 16 in 2006.

On the other side of VCU’s bracket, Richmond (17-5) will take on host and third-ranked Duke (23-3).

The Rams and Cavaliers last faced each other on May 11, 2007 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Clemson, S.C. Virginia won that contest, 4-2.

This season, the Cavaliers, who are 27th in the latest Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) rankings, have been led by freshman Emily Fraser, an ACC All-Conference selection who is 26-12 in singles play this season. Fraser is 81st in the ITA singles rankings.

VCU has been paced by sophomore Kateryna Yergina, who is 16-9 in singles play, including 11-6 on the No. 2 court. Sophomore Laura Burns (23-5) and junior Olena Leonchuk (22-3) have also enjoyed standout campaigns.

The Rams, rated 45th by the ITA, have been idle since reaching the CAA Championship match April 19 versus Georgia State.

On the men’s side, VCU, which had reached 16 consecutive NCAA Tournaments, did not receive a bid in the 64-team bracket.
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A nice surprise for the women. Didn't think they'd get in.

Bad luck for the men. If not for the injury to Charron in the CAA Semis, we would have easily taken the Title.
 
VCU SET TO TAKE ON VIRGINIA IN NCAA FIRST ROUND

DURHAM, N.C. – The Virginia Commonwealth University Women’s Tennis team will look to upset in-state rival Virginia in an NCAA First Round match-up Friday, May 8 at Duke University’s Ambler Tennis Stadium at 11 a.m.

The Rams (18-9) will be making their fourth consecutive appearance in tennis’ version of “The Big Dance.” VCU, ranked 45th by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) will be looking to advance to the second round for the first time since 2006, when it reached the Sweet 16.

Virginia (13-9), ranked 27th, is led by freshman Emily Fraser, an ACC All-Conference selection who is 26-12 in singles play this season. Fraser is 81st in the ITA singles rankings.

The Black and Gold have been paced by sophomore Kateryna Yergina, who is 16-9 in singles play, including 11-6 on the No. 2 court. Sophomore Laura Burns (23-5) and junior Olena Leonchuk (22-3) have also enjoyed standout campaigns.

The winner of Friday’s match will take on either No. 3 Duke or Richmond on Saturday, May 9 at 12 p.m. at Ambler Tennis Stadium.
 
CAVALIERS TOO MUCH FOR RAMS IN NCAA CONTEST

DURHAM, N.C. – Virginia overpowered Virginia Commonwealth University for a 4-0 decision in an NCAA Tournament first round match-up Friday at Duke University’s Ambler Tennis Stadium.

The Rams, who were making their fourth straight NCAA appearance, finish their season at 18-10. The Cavaliers will advance to meet either No. 3 Duke or Richmond in Saturday’s second round.

#27 VIRGINIA 4, #45 VCU 0
NCAA First Round
May 08, 2009 at Durham, N.C. (Ambler Tennis Stadium)
Doubles

1. Amanda Rales/Maggie Yahner (UVA) def. Ana Bara/Laura Burns, 8-1
2. Neela Vaez/Jennifer Stevens (UVA) vs. Alex Bara/Kateryna Yergina, 2-7, DNF
3. Emily Fraser/Lindsey Hardenbergh (UVA) def. Olena Leonchuk/Mihaela Bunea, 8-2
Order of finish: 3, 1*
Singles
1. #80 Emily Fraser (UVA) def. Ana Bara, 6-1, 6-1
2. #100 Jennifer Stevens (UVA) def. Kateryna Yergina, 6-2, 6-1
3. Amanda Rales (UVA) vs. Laura Burns, 5-7, 4-1, DNF
4. Lindsey Hardenbergh (UVA) def. Alex Bara, 6-2, 6-4
5. Claire Bartlett (UVA) vs. Olena Leonchuk, 6-1, 5-0, DNF
6. Neela Vaez (UVA) vs. Mihaela Bunea, 2-6, 3-4, unfinished
Order of finish: 2, 1, 4*

Records: VCU 18-10, Virginia 14-9
 
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