DAVIE, Fla.—The Barry University women’s tennis team breezed past the Nova Southeastern Sharks on the road on Thursday afternoon. The Bucs swept the Sharks 9-0, not giving up a single set in the match.
In doubles action, Barbi Pocza and Laura Boguet defeated Kamryn Blackwood and Oksana Krutiyenko 8-3 at the top flight. At doubles #2, Olivia Matuszak and Julie Stas beat Dana Burobina and Justine Feaster 8-4. In the final doubles spot, Alex Gwizdowski paired with Caroline Wendling to defeat Paige Lindsley and Austin Lavallii 8-6.
Like doubles, the Bucs had not problem with singles, taking six points while only giving up 17 games. At the top spot, eighth-ranked Pocza beat Burobina 6-1, 6-1. At the second flight, Matuszak defeated Feaster 6-2, 6-1. At number three, Wendling downed Krutiyenko 6-1, 6-2
At singles four, Stas beat Lindsley 6-4, 6-2. Alex Gwizdowski took a 6-1, 6-1 win over Federica Longo at the fifth flight, while Mona Mansour kept the Bucs perfect with a 6-0, 6-1 win over Lavallii in the sixth flight.
The Bucs return to action tomorrow for their final regular season match of the year. The Bucs square off against the top-ranked Armstrong Atlantic State Pirates at 2:00 pm. The Bucs will use the opportunity to celebrate the accolades of three seniors; Laura Boguet, Barbi Pocza, and Angie Werschel.
Tennis Match Results
Barry vs Nova Southeastern
04/07/11 at Davie, Fla.
#4 Barry 9, #20 Nova Southeastern 0
Singles competition
1. #8 Barbi Pocza (BUW) def. Dana Burobina (NSUW) 6-1, 6-1
2. Olivia Matuszak (BUW) def. Justine Feaster (NSUW) 6-2, 6-1
3. Caroline Wendling (BUW) def. Oksana Krutiyenko (NSUW) 6-1, 6-2
4. Julie Stas (BUW) def. Paige Lindsley (NSUW) 6-4, 6-2
5. Alex Gwizdowski (BUW) def. Federica Longo (NSUW) 6-1, 6-1
6. Mona Mansour (BUW) def. Austin Lavallii (NSUW) 6-0, 6-1
Doubles competition
1. Barbi Pocza/Laura Boguet (BUW) def. Kamryn Blackwood/Oksana Krutiyenko (NSUW) 8-3
2. Olivia Matuszak/Julie Stas (BUW) def. Dana Burobina/Justine Feaster (NSUW) 8-4
3. Alex Gwizdowski/Caroline Wendling (BUW) def. Paige Lindsley/Austin Lavallii (NSUW) 8-6
Match Notes:
Barry 16-1, 7-1 SSC; National ranking #4
Nova Southeastern 9-9, 4-4 SSC; National ranking #20