Women's Tennis Falls on Windy Day, 4-3

March 31, 2007

GREELEY, Colo. - On an afternoon where wind was a major issue, the University of Northern Colorado women's tennis team dropped a 4-3 Big Sky Conference match to Montana State at the Butler-Hancock Tennis Courts.

"The weather was good until doubles ended," said Bears head coach Brenda Vlasak. Once the wind started, "everyone's match was affected, but I think that the more mentally tough team did not let the wind affect their play as much."

The Bears (4-11) got wins from Tabatha Knop at No. 1 (6-4, 5-7, 6-1), Meredith Krystofik at No. 2 (6-2, 6-3) and Tiffany Knop at No. 5 (4-6, 7-6, 6-4).

Northern Colorado continues its season-ending home stand on April 6 against Wyoming.

Montana State 4, Northern Colorado 3

Singles
1. Tabatha Knop (NCOL) def. Nuria Hernandez; 6-4, 5-7, 6-1
2. Meredith Krystofik (NCOL) def. Nicole Luetolf; 6-2, 6-3
3. Katy Proietti (MSU) def. Karen Groll; 6-4, 6-3
4. Laura Villegas (MSU) def. Renee Nuccio; 6-1, 6-0
5. Tiffany Knop (NCOL) def. Remy Clark; 4-6, 7-6, 6-4
6. McKenzie Hilmer (MSU) def. Christina Shelly; 7-5, 6-2

Doubles
1. Proietti/Allison Fey (MSU) def. Nuccio/Groll; 8-5
2. Hernandez/Luetolf (MSU) def. Shelly/Krystofik; 8-4
3. Hilmer/Ali Griffin (MSU) def. Knop/Knop; 8-4