March 4, 2017
Complete Results
THE RUNDOWN WACO, Texas - The No. 13 Baylor women's tennis team stormed back to defeat No. 21 UCLA on Saturday afternoon at Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center. The Lady Bears (10-2) notched a 4-3 victory over the Bruins (6-4) tying the all-time series, 6-6.
With the win Baylor is 9-0 at home and 2-2 against ranked opponents.
After the Bruins secured the doubles point with wins at the No. 1 and No. 3 positions, Baylor responded with the first singles victory, when freshman Jessica Hinojosa topped Kristin Wiley, 6-0, 6-4, in the No. 6 slot.
UCLA gained the edge again when Gabby Andrews defeated freshman Angelina Shakhraichuk at No. 5 singles, 6-4, 6-3, but the Lady Bears continued to fight back. No. 105 ranked senior Rhiann Newborn bested Jada Hart in a long two-setter, 7-6, 6-2, at No. 3 singles, and junior Theresa Van Zyl battled her way through a three-set match for the, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, victory at No. 4 singles.
The Bruins were able to tie it up, three-all, when No. 2 ranked Ena Shibahara handed No. 14 ranked senior Blair Shankle her first loss of the spring season, 7-5, 7-6, at No. 1.
Sophomore Elizabeth Profit responded when her team needed it the most, securing a comeback win in three sets at No. 2 singles. After falling behind with a 6-3 loss in the first set, Profit edged Terri Fleming, 7-6, in both the second and the third sets.
OTHER NOTABLES
à ¢- Baylor is undefeated at home, 9-0, after the win.
à ¢- With a win over UCLA, Baylor is 2-2 against ranked opponents this season.
à ¢- Sophomore Elizabeth Profit clinched the team result for Baylor for the second time this week.
à ¢- The Lady Bears tied the all-time series, 6-6, with the Bruins.
TOP QUOTES
"This has been our M.O. this season. Our players are really tough, and they don't panic when things don't go their way. Today is another example of their calmness and their ability to deal with adversity." -- Head coach Joey Scrivano
"All of our players know when they go into a match they have to go the distance. Today (Elizabeth Profit's) number was called. We really needed her to fight and she brought her `A' game. She really brought it from the competitive side. She didn't play her best tennis, but she competed really hard and never gave up and the result was in our favor." -- Head coach Joey Scrivano
WHAT'S NEXT
The Lady Bears are back on the road at Tulsa on Monday, March 6. First serve is set for 5 p.m. Follow the official Twitter and Instagram accounts of the team: @BaylorWTennis for an inside look with results, photos and stories.
