Women's Tennis Advances to 4-1

Feb. 1, 2008

NORMAN, Okla., - The University of Oklahoma women's tennis team increased its series record against Oklahoma Baptist to 12-0 Friday at Willow Creek Golf and Country Club in Oklahoma City. The teams played two duals, with the Sooners twice defeating the Bisons, 7-0.

In the first round of play Oklahoma took an early 1-0 lead, sweeping doubles play. Rachael Cox and Maria Kalashnikova led the Sooners off the court easing to an 8-1 win over Kaitlin Pascucci and Katie Halbesleben.

At No. 1 doubles, senior Chelsea Orr and freshman Ana-Maria Constantinescu dropped OBU's Samantha Attard and Brittany Byrd 8-3. The win advanced the pair to a 3-0 record.

Christi Baxley and Maria Kalashnikova represented OU at the No. 3, claiming an 8-3 win over Bison's Brooke Mowery and Camber Robinett.

"I was pleased with our performance in doubles," OU head coach Mark Johnson said. "I thought we made good decisions and finished the big points."

In singles action the Sooners were victorious at all six positions, dropping only nine total games.

"I thought the girls did a good job of putting to action some of the things we have worked on in practice," Johnson said.

Constantinescu continued to roll at No. 1 singles, defeating Attard 6-0, 6-3. Freshman Maria Kalashnikova competed at the No. 2, battling to a 6-0, 6-2 win over Oklahoma Baptist's Brittany Byrd.

"I have been trying to playing more aggressive," Kalashnikova said. "I think I did a good job of doing that in this match."

After adjusting the lineups, the second dual began promptly after the first. Immediately following her first win, Kalashnikova began warming up for her second singles match. The Tbilisi, Georgia, native eased to a 6-0, 6-1 victory over Robinett, giving OU a 1-0 lead in the second dual with OBU.

At the No. 6, Oklahoma introduced junior Kate Robinson. The Flower Mound, Texas native defeated OBU's Mowery, 6-4, 6-1.

In doubles play Cox and Antakova were the first Sooners off the court earning an 8-1 victory over Attard and Byrd at the No 2 position.

Oklahoma debuted freshman Carlee Demetree at the No. 3 position, pairing her with fellow freshman Tara Eckel. The duo defeated OBU's Pascucci and Halbesleben 8-1.

The women's tennis team will return to action Feb. 15, when they face off with Wichita State University in Wichita, Kan. For the latest news about women's tennis, check SoonerSports.com.

Oklahoma 7, Oklahoma Baptist 0
Singles
1. Ana-Maria Constantinescu (OU) def. Samantha Attard (OBU), 6-0, 6-3
2. Maria Kalashnikova (OU) def. Brittany Byrd (OBU), 6-0, 6-2
3. Elena Antakova (OU) def. Katie Halbesleben (OBU), 6-0, 6-0
4. Christi Baxley (OU) def. Camber Robinett(OBU), 6-1, 6-2
5. Brittany Baldy (OU) def. Brooke Mowery (OBU), 6-0, 6-0
6. Tara Eckel (OU) def. Kaitlin Pascucci (OBU), 6-0, 6-1
Doubles
1. Constantinescu / Orr (OU) def. Attard / Byrd (OBU), 8-3
2. Baxley/ Kalashnikova (OU) def. Mowery / Robinett (OBU), 8-3
3. Cox/ Antakova (OU) def. Pascucci/ Halbesleben (OBU), 8-1

Oklahoma 7, Oklahoma Baptist 0
Singles
1.   Chelsea Orr (OU) def. Samantha Attard (OBU), 7-6, 6-1
2.   Maria Kalashnikova (OU) def. Brittany Byrd (OBU), 6-0, 6-1
3.   Elena Antakova (OU) def. Camber Robinett (OBU), 6-0, 6-2
4.   Rachael Cox (OU) def. Katie Halbesleben (OBU), 6-0, 6-0
5.   Brittany Baldy (OU) def. Kaitlin Pascucci (OBU), 6-0, 6-0
6.   Kate Robinson (OU) def. Brooke Mowery (OBU), 6-4, 6-1
Doubles
1. Constantinescu / Orr (OU) def. Mowery / Robinett (OBU), 8-1
2. Cox / Antakova (OU) def. Attard Byrd (OBU) 8-1
3. Demetree / Eckel (OU) def. Pascucci / Halbesleben (OBU), 8-3

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