April 17, 2015 Complete Results
THE RUNDOWN
WACO, Texas - The eighth-ranked Baylor women's tennis team opened its season-ending homestand by blanking No. 72 Kansas, 4-0, Friday.
The doubles portion of the match was played at the Hurd Tennis Center, before the threat of rain forced the singles action to the Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center.
Baylor raised its record to 21-6 overall and 7-1 in Big 12 play with the win. The Bears are now 13-2 in home matches and 15-6 against ranked foes. Kansas fell to 8-13 and 4-4 in Big 12 play with the loss.
BU began the match with Blair Shankle and Kiah Generette recording a 6-0 shutout against Maria Jose Cardona and Alexis Czapinski on court 3 in doubles.
It took a little more time, but eventually Leolia JeanJean and Kely Putri powered past Rachel McNeely and Summer Collins, 6-2, at the No. 2 spot to give BU the doubles point.
In singles action, Baylor didn't mind the venue change as the Bears won five of six first sets in singles, which allowed Theresa Van Zyl, JeanJean and Shankle to breeze to straight set victories.
First, Van Zyl carded a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Lauren Pickens on court five. Shortly thereafter, the 104th-ranked JeanJean raced past Czapinski, 6-1, 6-0, at the No. 4 spot.
To clinch the match, the 33rd-ranked Shankle bested Summer Collins, 6-2, 6-3, on court three.
NOTABLES
? Baylor now leads the overall series against Kansas, 21-4.
? BU has won 16 straight matches over the Jayhawks.
? Baylor is now 123-11 in Big 12 matches under head coach Joey Scrivano.
? The Lady Bears recorded their 14th shutout of the season.
TOP QUOTE #1
"It was just a good team win. I felt like the players were really focused and locked in. When the players are in to it and really engaged, they play well." - head coach Joey Scrivano on winning the match
TOP QUOTE #2
"Theresa has been so solid for us. Those first two months were like her fall. Now she has settled in and is playing well. The thing is she is winning these matches in practice. She is one of our most dedicated players. When you do the right things off the court, it pays off on the court." - Scrivano on Theresa Van Zyl
WHAT'S NEXT
Baylor will close its regular season against Kansas State at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Hurd Tennis Center. If the Bears win, they would clinch at least a share of the Big 12 regular season title. BU is tied for the best record in the Big 12 with Texas Tech. The Lady Raiders play at TCU on Saturday.
For the latest news on the Baylor women's tennis team follow its official Twitter account: @BaylorWTennis.
