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Baylor Invitational
Tennis Finishes H-E-B Baylor Invitational
9/30/2007 12:00:00 AM | Tennis
Sept. 30, 2007
WACO, Texas - The University of Houston women's tennis team competed in the H-E-B Baylor Invitational this weekend, Sept 28-30, with Vicky Simpson advancing to the quarterfinal round of the Singles C draw by Julie Voss 7-6(4), 6-2. Jordan McCombs added to the victories over the weekend for winning the Singles C consolation bracket.
Junior transfer McCombs bowed out of the winner's bracket in the round of 32 after falling to Lamar's Salina Aranda 6-1, 6-3 but redeemed herself in the consolation bracket. McCombs advanced through the draw defeating Lidiya Tsurkanu in an easy 6-3, 6-0, moved onto the quarterfinals to take down Jade Charlot 3-6, 7-6 (10-2), and knocked off Eva Silvester 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals. The final round came down to a two set tie-breaker win for McCombs over Lauren White, 3-6, 6-3, 1-0 (8).
Simpson moved from the round of 32 by taking out Natalie Friend in a close 6-3, 2-6, 6-battle. From there she moved to the round of 16 after refusing her opponent, Evgeniya Prokofeva, any game points, finishing the match 6-0, 6-0.
To see Houston's entire tournament results visit the Byalor Web site. The Cougars will be back in action October 5-7 at home for the Cougar Fall Draw. Come out and support your Cougars!
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