Boise State Athletics
Women's Tennis Captures Season Opener Win Over Montana State
1/23/2009 12:00:00 AM | Women's Tennis
BOISE, Idaho The No. 45-ranked Boise State women’s tennis team excelled in their first competition of the 2009 spring season topping Montana State, 6-1 at the Boas Tennis Center on Friday afternoon.
The Broncos started off on the right foot by sweeping the doubles matches to earn the doubles point. Junior Pichittra Thongdach was joined by freshman Lauren Megale who made her hometown debut as a Bronco in the No. 1 doubles match. The pair made quick work of
In singles play, freshman Rocio Frej produced an exciting debut as a Bronco by earning the first singles win of the day. Frej defeated De La Torre in a quick 6-2, 6-1 match at No. 6, giving the Broncos a 2-0 team lead. Fellow freshman Megale followed suit, finishing shortly after in a 6-0, 6-0 win at the No. 2 spot over Villegas. Jochimsen also earned a big win at the No. 4 spot, downing
The Bobcats’ only win came in the No. 3 spot when Harris was able to hold off Wlodarczyk in a 6-2, 6-1 match.
In the No. 5 singles match, Baum put the Broncos up 5-1 after defeating Hilmer, 6-1, 6-4. Creating the second longest match of the day, No. 104-ranked Thongdach was able to hold off a tough Jasper in the No. 1 spot, winning 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 to give the Broncos a 6-1 team victory.
After clinching their first win of the season, the Broncos will have one day off to prepare for their second match of the season against
Tennis Match Agate;
Jan 23, 2009 at Boise, ID (Boas Tennis Center)
#45 Boise State University 6, Montana State University 1
Singles competition
1. #104 Pichittra Thongdach (BSU) def. Stephanie Jasper (MSU) 6-2, 1-6, 6-3
2. Lauren Megale (BSU) def. Laura Villegas (MSU) 6-0, 6-0
3. Missy Harris (MSU) def. Klaudia Wlodarczyk (BSU) 6-2, 6-1
4. Bianca Jochimsen (BSU) def. Ali Griffin (MSU) 6-2, 6-1
5. Laura Baum (BSU) def. McKenzie Hilmer (MSU) 6-1, 6-4
6. Rocio Frej (BSU) def. Andrea De La Torre (MSU) 6-2, 6-1
Doubles competition
1. Lauren Megale/Pichittra Thongdach (BSU) def. Missy Harris/Ali
2. Bianca Jochimsen/Laura Baum (BSU) def. Stephanie Jasper/McKenzie Hilmer (MSU) 8-4
3. Jana Mackova/Klaudia Wlodarczyk (BSU) def. Laura Villegas/Andrea De La Torre (MSU) 8-5 (5-0)
Match Notes:
Montana State University 0-1
Boise State University 1-0; National ranking #45
Order of finish: Doubles (1,2,3); Singles (6,2,4,3,5,1)
