March 31, 2004
USI falls 8-1 to DePauw
The University of Southern Indiana women's tennis team dropped its spring opener, 8-1, to DePauw University in Greenwood, Indiana, Tuesday afternoon. The Screaming Eagles fall to 8-5 overall in 2003-04.
Down 3-0 after the doubles matches, USI was able to capture only one of the singles matches. USI freshman Audra Bartelt (Jasper, Indiana) won at number two singles (6-4, 6-0) over DePauw's Claire Ellis.
The Eagles resume the spring schedule in Indianapolis this weekend for three matches. USI starts the weekend with a non-conference match with the University of Indianapolis Friday, April 2, followed by matches with Grand Valley State University and Cleveland State University Saturday, April 3.
Doubles Matches:
1. Alex Nelson/Jill Anderson (DU) def.
Ashley Rees/Audra Bartelt (USI) 9-7
2. Katherine Nicholson/Katie Bonebrake (DU) def.
Kathleen Davis/Kalie Ackerman (USI) 8-5
3. Clair Ellis/Jamie Gomia (DU) def.
Casey Froderman/Casey Clausman (USI) 8-6
Singles Matches:
1. Nelson (DU) def. Rees (USI) 6-1, 6-1
2. Audra Bartelt (USI) def. Ellis (DU) 6-4, 6-1
3. Jill Anderson (DU) def. Kathleen Davis (USI) 7-5, 6-1
4. Katherine Nicholson (DU) def. Cassy Froderman (USI) 6-4, 6-3
5. Jamie Gomia (DU) def. Kalie Ackerman (USI) 6-3, 6-0
6. Katie Bonebrake (DU) def. Rachel Engle (USI) 6-4, 6-3
Ray Simmons, USI Sports Information
