Terps Knock Off Stephen F. Austin, 4-3

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The Maryland women's tennis team improved to 2-2 on the season, claiming victory over the Ladyjacks of Stephen F. Austin, 4-3, on Saturday afternoon at the Schlief Tennis Complex.

"We had to play without Alex so everyone moved up," head coach Daria Panova said. "Katya started the third set knowing that it's 3-3 and the match is on her and did an amazing job closing."

Terp duo senior Welma Luus and junioor Nataliya Bredikhina defeated Dhanielly Quevedo and Malena Gordo, 6-1, giving advantage to the Terps in doubles. Sophomore Kristina Hovsepyan and freshman Ekaterina Tour downed Denise Maxl and Macarena Acosta, 6-3, clinching the opening point for Maryland.

In singles play, Terp junior Olga Bredikhina notched a 6-0, 6-1 win in her match against Dhanielly Quevedo. Luus picked up the second of the Terps' singles wins, defeating Valeria Terentyeva, 6-1, 7-6 (5-0).

Ekaterina Tour picked up a win over SFA Ladyjack Denise Maxl, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, to clinch the match for Maryland.

Maryland returns to action Sunday against No. 6 Baylor with play scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.

Maryland 4, Stephen F. Austin 3

Singles competition

1. Malena Gordo (SFA) def. Nataliya Bredikhina (UM) 6-4, 6-4

2. Ekaterina Tour (UM) def. Denise Maxl (SFA) 6-3, 4-6, 6-4

3. Vivienne Kulicke (SFA) def. Kristina Hovsepyan (UM) 6-1, 7-5

4. Welma Luus (UM) def. Valeria Terentyeva (SFA) 6-1, 7-6 (5-0)

5. Olga Bredikhina (UM) def. Dhanielly Quevedo (SFA) 6-0, 6-1

6. Macarena Acosta (SFA) def. Olga Gaistruk (UM) 6-2, 6-4

Doubles competition

1. Welma Luus/Nataliya Bredikhina (UM) def. Dhanielly Quevedo/Malena Gordo (SFA) 6-1