Friday, March 19
Boise, ID
11 a.m.
Montana State University
7
vs
0
College of Idaho
Mirte Van Baelen
Photo by: UM Sports Information
Bobcats Sweep Yotes for First Win of Season
3/20/2021 4:37:00 PM | Women's Tennis
The Montana State tennis team took the opening doubles point, before sweeping all six singles matches, including four without giving up a game, en route to its first win of the season in a 7-0 victory over the College of Idaho, Friday afternoon in Boise, Idaho.
BOISE, Idaho – The Montana State tennis team took the opening doubles point, before sweeping all six singles matches, including four without giving up a game, en route to its first win of the season in a 7-0 victory over the College of Idaho, Friday afternoon in Boise, Idaho.
The Bobcats (1-5) dropped a 6-1 decision to Boise State on Saturday afternoon.
In its victory over the Yotes, the Bobcats won all three doubles matches as its No. 1 tandem of Laura Mary and Mirte Van Baelen notched a 6-4 win over Lauren Kreutzer and Taylor Johnson, to clinch the first point of the contest.
Montana State captains Mary and Enni Zander opened singles play winning at Nos. 1 and 6 on the ladder by identical 6-0, 6-0 outcomes. Freshman Felicia Jayasaputra clinched the match with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Sara Altfas at No. 3 singles. JJ Chen, Van Baelen and Jazmin Lerman finished out the sweep at Nos. 6, 2 and 4 on the ladder, respectively.
"Our team had a great practice preparation week coming into Boise," said MSU head coach Jon Reeves. "They came out ready to take care of their matches against the College of Idaho. Our team had some heart to heart conversations about what they expect from each member of the team. It was a great opportunity for individual growth. As a team we created a game plan of focus for the remainder of the season."
Against Boise State, the Bobcats jumped out early winning the doubles points as Mary and Van Baelen captured the top spot with a 6-1 decision over Shauna Heffernan and Joana Baptista. MSU took the opening point at No. 3 doubles as Chen and Evi Buijsen combined to defeat Nicole Discenza and Ana Conde Vendrell 6-3.
"We came out and played terrific doubles today on court 1 and 3," Reeves said. "They took over the net and applied pressure to their opponents. It was a good result."
The Broncos regained the momentum taking the first four singles matches, clinching the match as Vanessa Timm downed Zander 6-4, 6-3. MSU's had its best singles showing at Nos. 3 and 6 as Jayasaputra and Chen each went to three sets.
"I'm proud of our team's effort," Reeves stated. "We were in the mix. Felicia and JJ fought their way into third sets. Enni was right their forcing her opponent to beat her. Unfortunately, Laura Mary went down with an injury that occurred while on serve early in the first set.
"The opportunities are there for us," Reeves added. "It's making the decision to step up to the opportunity and take the calculated risk when it's there."
Montana State 7, College of Idaho 0
Singles:
1). Laura Mary (MSU) def. Lauren Kreutzer, 6-0, 6-0
2). Mirte Van Baelen (MSU) def. Taylor Johnson, 6-1, 6-0
3). Felicia Jayasaputra (MSU) def. Sara Altfas, 6-0, 6-0
4). Jazmin Lerman (MSU) def. Leiana Almaraz 6-3, 6-2
5). Enni Zander (MSU) def. Alex Fisher, 6-0, 6-0
6). JJ Chen (MSU) def. Morgan Leavitt, 6-0, 6-0
Doubles:
1). Mary/Van Baelen (MSU) def. Kreutzer/Johnson, 6-4
2). Zander/Lerman (MSU) def. Almaraz/Altfas, 6-4
3). Chen/Evi Buijsen (MSU) def. Fisher/Leavitt, 6-1
Boise State 6, Montana State 1
Singles:
1. Baptista, Joana (BSU-W) def. MARY, Laura (MSU-W) 6-2, 1-0 (uf)
2. Ernstberger, Pauline (BSU-W) def. VAN BAELEN, Mirte (MSU-W) 6-3, 6-1
3. Stewart, Holly (BSU-W) def. JAYASAPUTRA, Felicia (MSU-W) 6-1, 4-6, 6-3
4. Timm, Vanessa (BSU-W) def. ZANDER, Enni (MSU-W) 6-4, 6-3
5. Heffernan, Shauna (BSU-W) def. LERMAN, Jazmin (MSU-W) 6-0, 6-1
6. Vendrell, Ana Conde (BSU-W) def. CHEN, JJ (MSU-W) 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 1-0 (10-4)
Doubles:
1. MARY, Laura/VAN BAELEN, Mirte (MSU-W) def. Heffernan, Shauna/Baptista, Joana (BSU-W) 6-1
2. Ernstberger, Pauline/Stewart, Holly (BSU-W) def. ZANDER, Enni/LERMAN, Jazmin (MSU-W) 6-1
3. CHEN, JJ/BUIJSEN, Evi (MSU-W) def. Discenza, Nicole/Vendrell, Ana Conde (BSU-W) 6-3
The Bobcats (1-5) dropped a 6-1 decision to Boise State on Saturday afternoon.
In its victory over the Yotes, the Bobcats won all three doubles matches as its No. 1 tandem of Laura Mary and Mirte Van Baelen notched a 6-4 win over Lauren Kreutzer and Taylor Johnson, to clinch the first point of the contest.
Montana State captains Mary and Enni Zander opened singles play winning at Nos. 1 and 6 on the ladder by identical 6-0, 6-0 outcomes. Freshman Felicia Jayasaputra clinched the match with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Sara Altfas at No. 3 singles. JJ Chen, Van Baelen and Jazmin Lerman finished out the sweep at Nos. 6, 2 and 4 on the ladder, respectively.
"Our team had a great practice preparation week coming into Boise," said MSU head coach Jon Reeves. "They came out ready to take care of their matches against the College of Idaho. Our team had some heart to heart conversations about what they expect from each member of the team. It was a great opportunity for individual growth. As a team we created a game plan of focus for the remainder of the season."
Against Boise State, the Bobcats jumped out early winning the doubles points as Mary and Van Baelen captured the top spot with a 6-1 decision over Shauna Heffernan and Joana Baptista. MSU took the opening point at No. 3 doubles as Chen and Evi Buijsen combined to defeat Nicole Discenza and Ana Conde Vendrell 6-3.
"We came out and played terrific doubles today on court 1 and 3," Reeves said. "They took over the net and applied pressure to their opponents. It was a good result."
The Broncos regained the momentum taking the first four singles matches, clinching the match as Vanessa Timm downed Zander 6-4, 6-3. MSU's had its best singles showing at Nos. 3 and 6 as Jayasaputra and Chen each went to three sets.
"I'm proud of our team's effort," Reeves stated. "We were in the mix. Felicia and JJ fought their way into third sets. Enni was right their forcing her opponent to beat her. Unfortunately, Laura Mary went down with an injury that occurred while on serve early in the first set.
"The opportunities are there for us," Reeves added. "It's making the decision to step up to the opportunity and take the calculated risk when it's there."
Montana State 7, College of Idaho 0
Singles:
1). Laura Mary (MSU) def. Lauren Kreutzer, 6-0, 6-0
2). Mirte Van Baelen (MSU) def. Taylor Johnson, 6-1, 6-0
3). Felicia Jayasaputra (MSU) def. Sara Altfas, 6-0, 6-0
4). Jazmin Lerman (MSU) def. Leiana Almaraz 6-3, 6-2
5). Enni Zander (MSU) def. Alex Fisher, 6-0, 6-0
6). JJ Chen (MSU) def. Morgan Leavitt, 6-0, 6-0
Doubles:
1). Mary/Van Baelen (MSU) def. Kreutzer/Johnson, 6-4
2). Zander/Lerman (MSU) def. Almaraz/Altfas, 6-4
3). Chen/Evi Buijsen (MSU) def. Fisher/Leavitt, 6-1
Boise State 6, Montana State 1
Singles:
1. Baptista, Joana (BSU-W) def. MARY, Laura (MSU-W) 6-2, 1-0 (uf)
2. Ernstberger, Pauline (BSU-W) def. VAN BAELEN, Mirte (MSU-W) 6-3, 6-1
3. Stewart, Holly (BSU-W) def. JAYASAPUTRA, Felicia (MSU-W) 6-1, 4-6, 6-3
4. Timm, Vanessa (BSU-W) def. ZANDER, Enni (MSU-W) 6-4, 6-3
5. Heffernan, Shauna (BSU-W) def. LERMAN, Jazmin (MSU-W) 6-0, 6-1
6. Vendrell, Ana Conde (BSU-W) def. CHEN, JJ (MSU-W) 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 1-0 (10-4)
Doubles:
1. MARY, Laura/VAN BAELEN, Mirte (MSU-W) def. Heffernan, Shauna/Baptista, Joana (BSU-W) 6-1
2. Ernstberger, Pauline/Stewart, Holly (BSU-W) def. ZANDER, Enni/LERMAN, Jazmin (MSU-W) 6-1
3. CHEN, JJ/BUIJSEN, Evi (MSU-W) def. Discenza, Nicole/Vendrell, Ana Conde (BSU-W) 6-3
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
1,2,3
#1 Singles Match
12
20
Baptista, Joana / 0 [BSU-W]
61
#2 Singles Match
12
31
Ernstberger, Pauline / 0 [BSU-W]
66
#3 Singles Match
123
163
Stewart, Holly / 0 [BSU-W]
646
#4 Singles Match
12
43
Timm, Vanessa / 0 [BSU-W]
66
#5 Singles Match
12
01
Heffernan, Shauna / 0 [BSU-W]
66
#6 Singles Match
123
740
Vendrell, Ana Conde / 0 [BSU-W]
661
Order of Finish:
1,5,2,4,3,6
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