Lamar rolls over UTEP in season opener

Feb. 11, 2011

BEAUMONT, Texas - The Lamar University women's tennis team opened its season in style Friday with a 6-1 victory over visiting UTEP in a non-conference match.

Lamar's Mariaryeni Gutierrez, last season's Southland Conference Player of the Year, breezed to a 6-0, 6-0 win over Carolina LeDuca at No. 1 singles.

Gutierrez teamed with Kaltrina Harbuzi for an 8-4 win over DeLuca and Martina Trierweller at No. 1 doubles.

"It was a good way to start the season," Lamar coach David Wong said. "I'm very proud of the team."

Alicia Porte, Natalia Mayagoitia and Diana Mendez also recorded singles wins for the Lady Cardinals (1-0). Marie LeBlond had the only singles victory over UTEP (0-5).

Tennis action continues at Lamar this weekend as the women host Tyler Junior College at 2 p.m. Saturday and the men host Abilene Christian at noon Sunday.

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Players Mentioned

Alicia Porte: 5' 9"; Freshman

Natalia Mayagoitia: 5' 4"; Freshman

Diana Mendez: 5' 4"; Freshman

Mariaryeni Gutierrez: 4' 11"; Redshirt

Kaltrina Harbuzi: 5' 3"; Redshirt

Players Mentioned

Alicia Porte
: 5' 9"; Freshman

Natalia Mayagoitia
: 5' 4"; Freshman

Diana Mendez
: 5' 4"; Freshman

Mariaryeni Gutierrez
: 4' 11"; Redshirt

Kaltrina Harbuzi
: 5' 3"; Redshirt