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Women's Tennis Concludes Play At ITA Central Region Championships
10/15/2016 3:00:00 PM | Women's Tennis
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Creighton women's tennis team concluded play at the ITA Central Region Championships on Saturday at the Baseline Tennis Center on the campus of the University of Minnesota.
In the round of 32 doubles, Ashley Ishimura and Darby Rosette fell 8-7 to Rongrong Leenabanchong and Martha Matoula (Tulsa). Leenabanchong and Matoula ranked as high as 46th in the nation and finished last season 24-9 in doubles action, including a victory in the opening round of the NCAA Women's Tennis Championship.
In consolation doubles play, the pair of Michaela Henne and Katherine Nelsen fell 8-2 against Northern Iowa's Elvira Lopez and Astrid Santos.
Henne played the Bluejays' lone singles match on Saturday afternoon. The sophomore picked up a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Allison Quammen (Arkansas State) in her final consolation match to conclude the event 2-1 in singles play.
Results
Doubles
Round of 32
Rongrong Leenabanchong/Martha Matoula (Tulsa) def. Ashley Ishimura/Darby Rosette, 8-7
Consolation Draw
Elvira Lopez/Astrid Santos (Northern Iowa) def. Michaela Henne/Katherine Nelsen, 8-2
Singles
Consolation Draw
Henne (Creighton) def. Allison Quammen (Arkansas State), 6-2, 6-3
In the round of 32 doubles, Ashley Ishimura and Darby Rosette fell 8-7 to Rongrong Leenabanchong and Martha Matoula (Tulsa). Leenabanchong and Matoula ranked as high as 46th in the nation and finished last season 24-9 in doubles action, including a victory in the opening round of the NCAA Women's Tennis Championship.
In consolation doubles play, the pair of Michaela Henne and Katherine Nelsen fell 8-2 against Northern Iowa's Elvira Lopez and Astrid Santos.
Henne played the Bluejays' lone singles match on Saturday afternoon. The sophomore picked up a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Allison Quammen (Arkansas State) in her final consolation match to conclude the event 2-1 in singles play.
"We had some great moments and others that we would like to have back, but overall we gained some valuable experience that will help us continue to grow," coach Tom Lilly said.
Creighton's play in regional championships wraps up the fall season. The Bluejays return to action for their dual meet schedule during the spring.Results
Doubles
Round of 32
Rongrong Leenabanchong/Martha Matoula (Tulsa) def. Ashley Ishimura/Darby Rosette, 8-7
Consolation Draw
Elvira Lopez/Astrid Santos (Northern Iowa) def. Michaela Henne/Katherine Nelsen, 8-2
Singles
Consolation Draw
Henne (Creighton) def. Allison Quammen (Arkansas State), 6-2, 6-3
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