March 26, 2004

WILMINGTON, N.C. - The University of Memphis women's tennis team (8- 9, 2-0 C-USA) again came back after dropping the doubles point to pick up a win, with a 5-2 victory at UNC Wilmington, Thursday. The Seahawks picked up wins at No. 1 and 3 doubles to go up early in the contest, but the Lady Tigers stormed back with victories at No. 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 singles to take the 5-2 victory.

Memphis will have one day off before facing Coastal Carolina, Saturday, in Conway, S.C.

Doubles
1. Lindsey Hess-Sallie Kiser (UNCW) def. Marlene Dirnstorfer-Viktoria Gruber (UM) 8-3
2. Andrea Feichtinger-Alexandra Tjioe (UM) def. Cary Wyeth-Lauren Filliettaz (UNCW) 8-6
3. Molly Molony-Kristin Mears (UNCW) Kristin Noble-Yessica Ares

Singles
1. Marlene Dirnstorfer (UM) def. Lindsey Hess (UNCW) 7-5, 7-6 (4)
2. Viktoria Gruber (UM) def. Molly Molony (UNCW) 4-6, 6-2, 6-1
3. Andrea Feichtinger (UM) def. Sallie Kiser (UNCW) 6-2, 6-1
4. Kristin Mears (UNCW) def. Yessica Ares (UM) 6-2, 6-2
5. Kristin Noble (UM) def. Cary Wyeth (UNCW) 6-3, 7-5
6. Alexandra Tjioe (UM) def. Lauren Filliettaz (UNCW) 7-6 (5), 4-6 (10-1)

Team Records: Memphis 8-9; UNC Wilmington 8-7