GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Chaminade University women's tennis team concluded the Paseo Presidents Day D2 Dual with a 9-0 loss to Pacific West Conference foe Sonoma State Sunday at the Paseo Racquet Club.
The Silverswords fell to 0-5 on the season. The Seawolves, a PacWest affiliate member in tennis only, improved to 3-2.
The 'Swords No. 1 doubles team of
Kimberly Takara and
Jan Matsumoto hung tough against Sonoma State's Sara Celma and Kaitlyn Haithcock before dropping an 8-5 decision.
In No. 2 singles, Takara battled Leire Martinez, but fell in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4.
The Silverswords return home and face Hawai'i Pacific on Friday at Corp Field at Patsy T. Mink Central O'ahu Regional Park. The match is slated to start at 10 a.m.
Doubles:
1. Sara Celma/Kaitlyn Haithcock (SSU) def.
Kimberly Takara/
Jan Matsumoto (CUH) 8-5
2. Leire Martinez/Sheena Johnson (SSU) def.
Roni Hewett/
Melanie Schumilas (CUH) 8-2
3. Lauren Ha/Karlee Budge (SSU) def.
Isel Barba/
Satzy Pulido (CUH) 8-2
Singles:
1. Sara Celma (SSU) def
Melanie Schumilas (CUH) 6-1, 6-2
2. Leire Martinez (SSU) def.
Kimberly Takara (CUH) 6-4, 6-4
3. Kaitlyn Haithcock (SSU) def.
Jan Matsumoto (CUH) 6-0, 6-1
4. Sheena Johnson (SSU) def.
Roni Hewett (CUH) 6-0, 6-0
5. Lauren Ha (SSU) def.
Satzy Pulido (CUH) 6-0, 6-0
6. Karlee Budge (SSU) def.
Isel Barba (CUH) 6-1, 6-0
