Complete Results

THE RUNDOWN
WACO, Texas - The No. 16 Baylor women's tennis team (12-4) snagged a 4-1 victory over No. 32 USC (4-6) in Indian Wells, Calif., on Friday night. The Lady Bears are 4-3 this season against ranked opponents following the BPN Paribas Collegiate Challenge presented by Oracle win.

The Trojans scored first, grabbing the doubles point after No. 21 ZoÃÆ' « Katz and Gabby Smith notched a 6-1 victory over Theresa Van Zyl and Rhiann Newborn at the No. 2 position. USC clinched the point at the No. 1 doubles spot as Rianna Valdes and Madison Westby defeated No. 18 Blair Shankle and Elizabeth Profit, 6-4.

Freshman Jessica Hinojosa started the comeback for Baylor, registering the first point with a sweep of Sydney Van Alphen at the No. 6 singles position, 6-0, 6-1. No. 11 Shankle followed with a 6-0, 6-1 defeat of No. 25 Gabby Smith at No. 1 singles. Freshman Angelina Shakhraichuk added to the Baylor lead with a triumph over Angela Kulikov, 6-2, 6-2, at No. 5 singles, before Van Zyl clinched the match at No. 4 singles with a victory over No. 113 Madison Westby, 6-1, 6-3.

OTHER NOTABLES
à ¢- Baylor moves to 12-4 in the dual match season, with a 4-3 mark against nationally ranked opponents.
à ¢- Junior Theresa Van Zyl has earned the match-winner in seven of Baylor's 12 dual match wins.
à ¢- Under head coach Joey Scrivano, Baylor is 5-3 against USC.

TOP QUOTES
"The ladies were very focused in singles. I'm proud of the way they focused and put their energy into the things they could control. It was a great team win against a very tough opponent." - Head coach Joey Scrivano

"I want to thank Oracle Tennis for including us in this event. It was great being a part of the BPN Paribas experience." - Head coach Joey Scrivano

WHAT'S NEXT
The Lady Bears return home to face No. 22 Texas A&M on Wednesday, March 22 in Waco. First serve is set for 5 p.m. (CT).

Follow the official Twitter and Instagram accounts of the team (@BaylorWTennis) for an inside look at the program.

RESULTS
Doubles competition (Order: 2, 1)
1. Rianna Valdes/Madison Westby (USC) def. No. 18 Blair Shankle/Elizabeth Profit (BU) 6-4
2. #21 ZoÃÆ' « Katz/Gabby Smith (USC) def. Theresa Van Zyl/Rhiann Newborn (BU) 6-1
3. Angie Shakhraichuk/Jessica Hinojosa vs. Angela Kulikov/Sydney Van Alphen (USC) 6-2, unfinished

Singles competition (Order: 6, 1, 5, 4)
1. #11 Blair Shankle (BU) def. #25 Gabby Smith (USC) 6-0, 6-1
2. Elizabeth Profit (BU) vs. Rianna Valdes (USC) 6-4, 1-5, unfinished
3. #110 Rhiann Newborn (BU) vs. #88 ZoÃÆ' « Katz (USC) 6-7, 2-5, unfinished
4. Theresa Van Zyl (BU) def. #113 Madison Westby (USC) 6-1, 6-3
5. Angie Shakraichuk (BU) def. Angela Kulikov (USC) 6-2, 6-2
6. Jessica Hinojosa (BU) def. Sydney Van Alphen (USC) 6-0, 6-1