Owl Fight for a 4-3 Win Over UNF

Wednesday, March 24

Jacksonville, FL

10 AM

Florida Atlantic

UNF

3/24/2021 5:35:00 PM | Women's Tennis

Box Score

BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic University women's tennis team (7-4) began their four-match, season-ending, road swing with a rematch versus North Florida (9-7) in Jacksonville. The two matches were very similar, including court three being the decider; however, this time FAU was the 4-3 victor with senior Natalie Kallmunzerova battling back and taking the third set in tiebreaking fashion to clinch the team win.

Wheelen's Wisdom

"I'm beyond proud of this team," said Caroline Wheelen. "Our job would be a lot easier if we take care of the doubles point, but they fought for each other on the court. The energy was supportive, and you can sense how deeply they feel for one another. We lost to UNF just a few weeks ago, so to be able to take the victory back at their home courts feels amazing."

Results

Florida Atlantic 5, UNF 3
Singles competition
1. Kudelova, Martina (FAU-W) def. Lucia Montano (UNF) 6-1, 6-4
2. Catherine Gulihur (UNF) def. Boltinskaya, Natalia (FAU-W) 6-3, 6-4
3. Ana Paula Melilo (UNF) def. Kimhi, May (FAU-W) 4-6, 7-5, 6-1
4. Kallmunzerova, Natalie (FAU-W) def. Constanza Gorches (UNF) 0-6, 7-6, 7-6
5. Filip, Katerina (FAU-W) def. Summer Yardley (UNF) 6-3, 6-1
6. Buzkova, Radka (FAU-W) def. Annabelle Davis 6-7, 6-3, 7-5

Doubles Competition
Catherine Gulihur/Ana Paula Melilo (UNF) def. Kimhi, May/McLelland, Louie (FAU-W) 6-0
Constanza Gorches/Lucia Montano (UNF) def. Lakkmunzerova, Natalie/Filip, Katerina, (FAU-W) 6-0
Boltinskaya, Natalia/Buzkova, Radka (FAU-W) vs. Annabelle Davis/Sean Lodzki (UNF) 3-3

Match Notes:
Florida Atlantic 7-4
UNF 9-7
Order of finish: Doubles (1, 2); Singles (1, 5, 2, 3, 6, 4)

What's Next

The Owls will travel to Charlotte, N.C. where FAU will play James Madison on the campus of Charlotte at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 3 at noon. FAU will then face Charlotte on Sunday, April 4 at 10 a.m. Follow the Owls socially @fauwtennis or visit www.fausports.com.