University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics

Louisiana Knocks Off ULM for First SBC Win of the Season
3/18/2023 7:49:00 PM | Women's Tennis
The Ragin’ Cajuns earned their second straight win and sixth on the season in the win
MONROE – The Louisiana women's tennis team finished strong on Saturday, March 18, to earn their first win in Sun Belt Conference play at ULM. The Cajuns picked up singles wins on courts four, five, and six in the 5-2 win in Monroe, Louisiana.
After dropping the first doubles contest of the day, the Cajuns fought back for wins on courts two and three. The duo of Carla Uchoeguia and Angelique Berrat claimed their victory on court one, 6-3, before Angel Santiago and Momoko Yoshimura claimed a 6-3 win on court two for the doubles point.
Yoshimura picked up the team's first win in singles on court five, 6-2, 6-3. On court four Cristina Tchnichev's 6-1, 6-4 victory put the Cajuns on the brink of clinching. After the Warhawks won on court three to pull closer, Santiago closed the door with a 7-6 (7-4), 7-5 win on court six. Lucie Raquin earned a hard fought three-set win to close the match for the Ragin' Cajuns.
MATCH RESULTS
Louisiana vs ULM
3/18/2023 at Monroe, La.
Louisiana 5, ULM 2
Singles competition
1. Alessandra Anghel (ULM) def. Carla Urchoeguia (LA) 6-1, 6-2
2. Lucie Raquin (LA) def. Oleksandra Balaba (ULM) 6-7 (5-7), 6-0, 6-2
3. Alice Klinteby (ULM) def. Angelique Berrat (LA) 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
4. Cristina Tchanichev (LA) def. Angela Suarez (ULM) 6-1, 6-4
5. Momoko Yoshimura (LA) def. Giovanna Pereira (ULM) 6-2, 6-3
6. Angel Santiago (LA) def. Mariam Hatem (ULM) 7-6 (7-4), 7-5
Doubles competition
1. Carla Urchoeguia/Angelique Berrat (LA) def. Alessandra Anghel/Angela Suarez (ULM) 6-3
2. Angel Santiago/Momoko Yoshimura (LA) def. Oleksandra Balaba/Mariam Hatem (ULM) 6-3
3. Alice Klinteby/Giovanna Pereira (ULM) def. Lucie Raquin/Cristina Tchanichev (LA) 6-1
Match Notes: Louisiana 6-5, 1-2 ULM 2-12, 0-3
Order of finish: Doubles (3,1,2); Singles (1,5,4,3,6,2)
UP NEXT FOR THE CAJUNS
The Cajuns hit the road next weekend to face Coastal Carolina and Georgia Southern. They open the weekend with the Chanticleers on Saturday at 10 a.m.
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Admission to all Louisiana home matches throughout the season is free of charge for all and open to the public. Fans can track the progress of the matches involving Louisiana through CajunStats.com, with links accessible from the Women's Tennis schedule page on RaginCajuns.com.
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsWT) and Instagram (@RaginCajunsWT) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Women's Tennis.
After dropping the first doubles contest of the day, the Cajuns fought back for wins on courts two and three. The duo of Carla Uchoeguia and Angelique Berrat claimed their victory on court one, 6-3, before Angel Santiago and Momoko Yoshimura claimed a 6-3 win on court two for the doubles point.
Yoshimura picked up the team's first win in singles on court five, 6-2, 6-3. On court four Cristina Tchnichev's 6-1, 6-4 victory put the Cajuns on the brink of clinching. After the Warhawks won on court three to pull closer, Santiago closed the door with a 7-6 (7-4), 7-5 win on court six. Lucie Raquin earned a hard fought three-set win to close the match for the Ragin' Cajuns.
MATCH RESULTS
Louisiana vs ULM
3/18/2023 at Monroe, La.
Louisiana 5, ULM 2
Singles competition
1. Alessandra Anghel (ULM) def. Carla Urchoeguia (LA) 6-1, 6-2
2. Lucie Raquin (LA) def. Oleksandra Balaba (ULM) 6-7 (5-7), 6-0, 6-2
3. Alice Klinteby (ULM) def. Angelique Berrat (LA) 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
4. Cristina Tchanichev (LA) def. Angela Suarez (ULM) 6-1, 6-4
5. Momoko Yoshimura (LA) def. Giovanna Pereira (ULM) 6-2, 6-3
6. Angel Santiago (LA) def. Mariam Hatem (ULM) 7-6 (7-4), 7-5
Doubles competition
1. Carla Urchoeguia/Angelique Berrat (LA) def. Alessandra Anghel/Angela Suarez (ULM) 6-3
2. Angel Santiago/Momoko Yoshimura (LA) def. Oleksandra Balaba/Mariam Hatem (ULM) 6-3
3. Alice Klinteby/Giovanna Pereira (ULM) def. Lucie Raquin/Cristina Tchanichev (LA) 6-1
Match Notes: Louisiana 6-5, 1-2 ULM 2-12, 0-3
Order of finish: Doubles (3,1,2); Singles (1,5,4,3,6,2)
UP NEXT FOR THE CAJUNS
The Cajuns hit the road next weekend to face Coastal Carolina and Georgia Southern. They open the weekend with the Chanticleers on Saturday at 10 a.m.
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Admission to all Louisiana home matches throughout the season is free of charge for all and open to the public. Fans can track the progress of the matches involving Louisiana through CajunStats.com, with links accessible from the Women's Tennis schedule page on RaginCajuns.com.
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsWT) and Instagram (@RaginCajunsWT) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Women's Tennis.
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
3,1,2
Order of Finish:
1,5,4,3,6,2
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