University of Maryland Athletics

Saya Usui

Women's Tennis

Terps Finish Navy Blue & Gold Invite

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Junior Saya Usui took home a second place finish in the singles 'B Flight' as the Maryland women's tennis team wrapped up play at the Navy Blue & Gold Invitational on Sunday. 

Usui rattled off three consecutive victories to reach the final, but fell to top-seeded Katherine Muzik of Rutgers, 0-6, 4-6. 

Maryland's Anastasiia Gevel also won three singles matches en route to a 'B Flight' consolation win. After falling in her first match, the sophomore was able to earn a win in her next three matches in the consolation bracket. Her consolation final featured an 8-4 win over Jaci Cochrane of Rutgers. 

A trio of Terrapins closed out their weekends with victories in exhibition matches. Senior Millie Stretton topped Hodge of Navy, 8-4, while Katsiaryna Yemelyanenka bested Hailou of Towson, 6-1, 6-3. Zoe Kulkarni closed out the weekend with an 8-2 victory over Moore of Navy. 

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Players Mentioned

Anastasiia Gevel

Anastasiia Gevel

5' 10"
Sophomore
Zoe Kulkarni

Zoe Kulkarni

5' 5"
Sophomore
Millie Stretton

Millie Stretton

5' 11"
Senior
Saya Usui

Saya Usui

5' 3"
Junior
Katsiaryna Yemelyanenka

Katsiaryna Yemelyanenka

5' 6"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Anastasiia Gevel

Anastasiia Gevel

5' 10"
Sophomore
Zoe Kulkarni

Zoe Kulkarni

5' 5"
Sophomore
Millie Stretton

Millie Stretton

5' 11"
Senior
Saya Usui

Saya Usui

5' 3"
Junior
Katsiaryna Yemelyanenka

Katsiaryna Yemelyanenka

5' 6"
Junior