NORTHRIDGE, Calif. – UC Irvine bounced back after their morning double competition to record four wins against UTEP in singles play.

Kayla Meraz and Asha Gidwani found success at No. 2 doubles, defeating their opposition from Youngstown State, 6-4, and were the first duo to complete their match. At No. 3, Haily Huynh and Cyndey Yamamoto battled back from a 5-2 deficit in the second set to tie it and eventually force extra points. In the point deciding match, UCI kept it close, but ultimately fell 7-4.
 
Meraz and Larissa Teramura saw success again today in their respective matches, taking their wins in straight sets. Yamamoto downed her opponent at the No. 7 spot, 6-3 twice.
 
Sophomore Nour Khayat was the fourth Anteater to record a singles victory and had to do so in three sets. Khayat tallied a 6-4 win in set one before trailing 6-3 in the second. The sophomore reigned it in at No. 5 for the 6-4 set three victory.
 
Doubles Draws
Marko/Ovcharova (YSU) defeated C. Fowler/E. Fowler (UCI), 6-3
Meraz/Gidwani (UCI) defeated Masarikova/Oliveira (YSU) 6-4
Greyling/Beazley (YSU) defeated Z. Hyunh/Yamamoto (UCI) 7-6 (7-4)

Singles Draws
Kayla Meraz (UCI) defeated V. Lebisova (UTEP) 6-4, 6-2
C. Mencaglia (UTEP) vs. Asha Gidwani (UCI) 5-0 default
E. Dibattista (UTEP) defeated Haily Huynh (UCI) 6-2, 6-4
Larissa Teramura (UCI) defeated Z. Szczepanska (UTEP) 6-2, 6-2
Nour Khayat (UCI) defeated H. Telzynska (UTEP) 6-4, 3-6, 6-4
P. Hennicaux (UTEP)defeated Carolyna Fowler (UCI) 6-3, 6-3
E. Jewell (UTEP) defeated E. Fowler (UCI) 6-3, 5-7, 6-3
Cydney Yamamoto (UCI) defeated D. Antoine (UTEP) 6-3, 6-3

WHAT THE PLAYERS HAD TO SAY:
" I'm really proud of the team keeping up great energy through the second day of the tournament. Excited to see us keep up the aggression on court and confidence. Let's go 'Eaters!!" – Nour Khayat
 
"Really pleased with how I played in my singles match today. It was a rough start in doubles but I'm happy that we were able to come back a little. Everyone fought super hard in their matches and I'm very happy with the energy we had today. Go 'Eaters!!" – Cydney Yamamoto

UP NEXT
The Anteaters round out the CSUN Fall Invite with competitions against Portland, Middle Tennessee, and UTEP.