Feb. 14, 2000

On Sunday, February 13 Texas Tech women's tennis team met the University of Northern Arizona in a grudge match at the Paseo Tennis Center in Arizona, losing 5-4. Tech's record fell to 1-5 on the year.

In position No. 2, freshman, Ayako Suzuki defeated Susanna Wallin, 6-3, 6-1. Another highlight came from position No. 3 where freshman, Sonnia Orellana beat Kim Bruno, 6-3, 6-4. Amanda Earhart the lone senior on the squad forced an extra set, but came up short to Vickie Gunnarsson, 6-2, 6-1, 7-6 (7-3).

In doubles action, Tech won two out of three. In position No. 1 Earhart and Suzuki took care of their opponents winning 8-0. Position No. 3 Orellana and Renee Pereira won their match 8-6.

The women get a few weeks off and then face their first conference opponent, Oklahoma State at the Athletic Training Center (ATC) on Sunday, February 27.

RESULTS Singles 1. Vickie Gunnarsson (NAU) def. Amanda Earhart (TT) 6-2,6-1,7-6 (7-3) 2. Ayako Suzuki (NAU) def. Susanna Wallin (TT) 6-3, 6-1 3. Sonnia Orellana (NAU) def. Kim Bruno (TT) 6-3, 6-4 4. Sylvana Navarro (NAU) def. Michelle Colaninni (TT) 6-2, 6-3 5. Kathy Kmiec (NAU) def. Noel Ruiz (TT) 6-1, 6-4 6. Michelle Mohr (NAU) def. Christanin Emmett 6-0, 6-0

Doubles 1. Earhart/Suzuki (TT) def. Gunnarsson/Wallin (NAU) 8-0 2. Navarro/Kmiec (NAU) def. Colaninni/Ruiz (TT) 9-7 3. Orellana/Renee Pereira (TT) def. Bruno/Knight (NAU) 8-6