Phoenix, Ariz. - Arizona ended their first day of spring season with a doubleheader sweep. The Cats went two for two today against UC San Diego and GCU, taking both doubles points and a total of eight singles points. They now hold a record of 2-0 heading into their next match. 

Arizona was quick to earn both doubles points. Doubles pair Belen Nevehoven and Midori Castillo dominated, winning both doubles matches 6-4 against UC San Diego and 6-3 against GCU. Brandelyn Fulgenzi and Lauren Friedman secured the doubles point for the morning match-up with a 6-1 victory. Canadian duo Martyna Ostrzygalo and Reece Carter earned Arizona the doubles point 7-5 win to start the afternoon. 

The Wildcats swept both UC San Diego and GCU in singles clinching after receiving the next three singles points. Castillo, Tanvi Narendran, and Kayla Wilkins obtained the six singles points that lead to Arizona's 4-0 victories in both matches. The Cats completed each match in straight sets. Senior Kayla Wilkins secured the first victory 6-3, 6-1 and contributed a third point in her second match 6-3, 6-4. 

Arizona got it done in straight sets on courts four, five and six to finalize their second win of the day against GCU. Tanvi finished first taking the initial singles point against the Antelopes. Wilkins claimed the next point on court six and Castillo clinched on court five.

Next up the  Cats are back home at LaNelle Friday, Jan. 19th and Saturday, Jan. 20th. They will host BYU, Michigan State, and Missouri this weekend. Arizona will compete Friday at 2:00 p.m. (MST) and 5:00 p.m. (MST). They will continue the following day at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

MATCH RESULTS

Arizona vs. UC San Diego

Jan 16, 2024 at Phoenix, Ariz.

(GCU Tennis Facility)

Arizona 4, UC San Diego 0

Singles competition

1. Martyna Ostrzygalo (ARIZ) vs. Kelly Leung (UCSD), 6-2, 4-4, unfinished

2. Grace Gamal (UCSD) vs. Teja Tirunelveli (UA), 6-4, 4-4, unfinished

3. Kayla Wilkins (ARIZ) def. Naomi Nguyen (UCSD), 6-3, 6-1

4. Midori Castillo-Meza (ARIZ) def. Sophie Pearson (UCSD), 6-1, 6-0

5. Brandelyn Fulgenzi (ARIZ) vs. Katelyn Vu (UCSD), 6-4, 5-3, unfinished

6. Tanvi Narendran (ARIZ) def. Cincy Chen (UCSD), 6-2, 6-0

Doubles competition

1. Lauren Friedman/Brandelyn Fulgenzi (ARIZ) def. Kelly Leung/Katelyn Vu (UCSD), 6-1

2. Teja Tirunelveli/Kayla Wilkins (ARIZ) vs. Sophie Pearson/Naomi Nguyen (UCSD), 5-3, unfinished

3. Belen Nevenhoven/Midori Castillo-Meza (ARIZ) def. Grace Gamal/Cincy Chen (UCSD), 6-4

Match Notes:

Order of finish: Doubles (1,3); Singles (4,6,3)

Arizona vs.GCU

Jan 16, 2024 at Phoenix, Ariz.

(GCU Tennis Facility)

Arizona 4, GCU 0

Singles competition

1. Natasha Puehse (GCU) vs. Reece Carter (ARIZ), 6-2, 6-6(5-4), unfinished

2. Martyna Ostrzygalo (ARIZ) vs. Santa Strombacha (GCU), 6-2, 5-3, unfinished

3. Teja Tirunelveli (ARIZ) vs. Valeriia Krokhotina (GCU) 7-6(7-5), 5-5, unfinished

4. Kayla Wilkins (ARIZ) def. Lailaa Bashir (GCU) 6-3, 6-4

5. Brandelyn Fulgenzi (ARIZ) def. Iva Sepa (GCU) 6-3, 7-5

6. Midori Castillo-Meza (ARIZ) def. Elizaveta Morozova (GCU) 6-3, 6-1

Doubles Competition

1. Natasha Puehse/Santa Strombacha (GCU) def. Lauren Friedman/Brandelyn Fulgenzi (ARIZ) 6-2

2. Reece Carter/Martyna Ostrzygalo (ARIZ) def. Lailaa Bashir/Iva Sepa (GCU) 7-5

3. Midori Castillo-Meza/Belen Nevenhoven (ARIZ) def. Valeriia Krokhotina andd Elizaveta Morozova (GCU) 6-3

Match Notes:

Order of finish: Doubles (1,3,2); Singles (6,4,5)