Feb. 9, 2002

(Sonoma, CA) - USF women's tennis dispatched Sonoma State 5-2 in non-conference action on Friday in Sonoma, bouncing back from a tough road loss against Bay Area rival San Jose State on Tuesday. With the win, the Lady Dons improve to 1-2 on the year.

Gabi Ruiz, Caroline Tweeton, Carey Savage and Anna Skogerboe won their singles matches in the top-four, while the Cossacks recorded victories at number five and six. San Francisco swept Sonoma State in double action, although Ruiz and Skogerboe were forced to a tie-break at number one, before winning 9-8 (7-4).

USF returns to action when they host Cal State Fullerton Sunday, Feb. 10 at Golden Gate Park. Match time is scheduled for 11:00 AM.

USF 5, Sonoma State 2

SINGLES:

1. Gabi Ruiz (USF) defeated Michelle Jovez (SS) 6-0, 6-4 2. Caroline Tweeton (USF) defeated Kelly Murphy (SS) 7-6 (7-5), 6-2 3. Carey Savage (USF) defeated Katie McCain (SS) 6-3, 6-1 4. Anna Skogerboe (USF) defeated Nicole Warm (SS) 6-1, 6-2 5. Julie Fisher (SS) defeated Michelle Duncan (USF) 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 6. Devon Tobye (SS) defeated Nikki Kobayashi (USF) 6-7 (5), 6-4, 10-7

DOUBLES:

1. Ruiz/Skogerboe (USF) defeated Jovez/Murphy (SS) 9-8 (7-4) 2. Savage/Duncan (USF) defeated McCain/Warm (SS) 8-4 3. Tweeton/Kobayashi (USF) defeated Toby/Fisher (SS) 8-5