Feb. 12, 2012

The University of Montana women's tennis team wrapped up its final match of the weekend with a 5-2 win over Seattle University in Portland, Ore., Sunday. The Griz (5-2) completed a three-match road trip in Portland and came out with three victories.

Montana opened with a 4-3 win over the University of Portland Friday and followed it with a 7-0 sweep of Portland State Saturday before finishing with Seattle.

After a sweep in doubles the Griz saw singles victories at Nos. 1, 2, 4 and 6. Leading the way was junior Heather Davidson at No. 1 winning easily over Alexandra Farrar 6-1, 6-2. Freshman Laurence Pelchat, at No. 2, made a strong comeback after dropping her first set, 4-6, by winning a close set two, 7-5, and a decisive third set 6-1.

Sophomore Ashley Mackey won at No. 4 6-4, 6-1. Mackey, who is 6-1 this spring playing in the three, four and five spots, went 3-0 on the weekend. Mackey's only loss this spring is to Andjela Kankaras of Washington State.

In the No. 6 match sophomore Maddy Murray, who also went 3-0 on the road this weekend winning all her matches in straight sets, defeated Sarah Lucas 6-4, 6-1.

"I really commend the way the players remained disciplined," said coach Steve Ascher. "They were focused, and made the adjustments necessary to come out with the victory."

Montana 5, Seattle 2
Feb 12, 2012 at Portland, Ore.

Singles competition
1. Davidson, Heather (UM) def. FARRAR, Alexandra (SU) 6-1, 6-2
2. Pelchat, Laurence (UM) def. SCHWAB, Katrina (SU) 4-6, 7-5, 6-1
3. NEWMAN, Lindsey (SU) def. Carter, Sasha (UM) 7-6 (7-5), 6-1
4. Mackey, Ashley (UM) def. WEISSMANN, Gabriella (SU) 6-4, 6-1
5. LAMBERT, Anna (SU) def. Gbadamosi, Precious (UM) 6-2, 6-2
6. Murray, Maddy (UM) def. LUCAS, Sarah (SU) 6-4, 6-1

Doubles competition
1. DAVIDSON, Heather/PELCHAT, Laurence (UM) def. LAMBERT, Anna/NEWMAN, Lindsey (SU) 8-5
2. MURRAY, Maddy/CARTER, Sasha (UM) def. SCHWAB, Katrina/WURDEN, Corinne (SU) 8-5
3. GBADAMOSI, Precious/MACKEY, Ashley (UM) def. WEISSMANN, Gabriella/LUCAS, Sarah (SU) 8-4