Lady Cards blank McNeese State

March 19, 2011

LAKE CHARLES, La. - The Lamar University women's tennis team rolled to its second win in as many days with a 7-0 victory over host McNeese State in a Southland Conference match Saturday.

Mariaryeni Gutierrez improved to 11-1 at No. 1 singles with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Ilona Serchenko, while Kaltrina Harbuzi moved to 11-1 at No. 2 singles with a 6-1, 6-2 decision over Ralitsa Pirdopska.

Lamar's Diana Mendez boosted her record to 11-0 in singles play with a 6-1, 6-1 decision over Kwynn Biggs at No. 5 singles.

Alicia Porte, Natalia Mayagoitia and Alessandra Pennesi also won in singles competition for the Lady Cardinals (11-2 overall, 4-1 SLC). McNeese State's record was not available.

"We were very ready to compete today," Lamar coach David Wong said. "After a whole week of hard practices we learned from our mistakes and played very well today."

Lamar returns to action at 1 p.m. Saturday with a non-conference match at Louisiana-Lafayette.

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Players Mentioned

Alicia Porte: 5' 9"; Freshman

Natalia Mayagoitia: 5' 4"; Freshman

Diana Mendez: 5' 4"; Freshman

Alessandra Pennesi: 5' 5"; 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

Alessandra Pennesi
: 5' 5"; Freshman

Mariaryeni Gutierrez
: 4' 11"; Redshirt

Kaltrina Harbuzi
: 5' 3"; Redshirt