Southern Miss Tops Bison Women's Tennis, 4-1

Sichko Nets Bucknell's Lone Victory

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March 14, 2002

HILTON HEAD, S.C. - Freshman Tanya Sichko picked up a straight-set victory at No. 5 singles, but Southern Miss won at each of the top four singles spots to gain a 4-1 victory over the Bison Wednesday at Port Royal Racquet Club.

Sichko defeated Jessica Olson 6-1, 6-2 for her team-best 11th singles victory of the season. Two other Bison lost three-set decisions. On Court 1, freshman Nadezda Curcic took the first set from Shawny Price before falling 3-6, 6-1, 6-2. At third singles, the Golden Eagles' Olivia Barry defeated junior Jill Wurzburg, 6-4, 0-6, 6-2.

At No. 2, Jennifer Sibille defeated freshman Ashley Diers, 6-1, 6-4, and at fourth singles Sara Anne Harrison defeated Bison senior Kristin Inglis in a close match, 7-5, 6-4.

The start of the match was delayed by rain and was limited to the five singles matches and just one doubles contest, won by Southern Miss.

Singles
1. Shawny Price (SM) def. Nadezda Curcic, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2.
2. Jennifer Sibille (SM) def. Ashley Diers, 6-1, 6-4.
3. Olivia Barry (SM) def. Jill Wurzburg, 6-4, 0-6, 6-2.
4. Sara Anne Harrison (SM) def. Kristin Inglis, 7-5, 6-4.
5. Tanya Sichko (B) def. Jessica Olson, 6-1, 6-2.
6. DNP.

Doubles (best 2 of 3 for one team point)
1. Price/Sabille (SM) def. Curcic/Diers, 8-5.
2. DNF.
3. DNF.

 

 

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