HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – The Anteaters forced four extra sets in singles play to notch the 5-2 win over Hofstra.
 
Jenna Schlatter, Alyssia Fossorier, Asha Gidwani, and Larissa Teramura all played third matches in their respective singles matches.
 
At the No. 1 spot, Schlatter came back from behind to win the second set by a wide margin, 6-1. The senior put up a fight in the third set, but ultimately fell, 6-4.
 
Fossorier was nearly swept in the first point of the second set, forced a tiebreaker in the second so she could walk away with the 6-2 victory in the extra match.
 
In the No. 3 position, Gidwani won both the first and third sets easily, 6-1 and 6-2. Teramura was the final Anteater to play an extra set where she dropped 10-5 in the No. 5 spot.

All three of the doubles matches ended in a 6-2 win, two of them earned by the duos of Schlatter/Fossorier and Gidwani/Amanda Perez.
 
"We played well today, battling indoors for the first time this season," said assistant coach Benjamin Cook. "It took us a little bit to find our groove but once we found it, we were battling on every point and playing our game. Took a lot of three setters but feels good getting our first win on our trip!"

SINGLES DRAWS
Jimena Garbino (HOFSTRA) defeated Jenna Schlatter (UCI) 6-4, 1-6, 6-4
Alyssia Fossorier (UCI) defeated Deniz Soyer (HOFSTRA) 1-6, 7-6 (0-5), 6-2
Asha Gidwani (UCI) defeated Ananyaa Bhargava (HOFSTRA) 6-2, 1-6, 6-1
Haily Huynh (UCI) defeated Kaitlyn Ferguson (HOFSTRA) 6-2, 6-1
Sabira Mohamed (HOFSTRA) defeated Larissa Teramura (UCI) 6-2, 4-6, 10-5
Carolyna Fowler (UCI) defeated Brooklyn Samuels (HOFSTRA) 6-1, 6-0

DOUBLES
Soyer/Mohamed (HOFSTRA) defeated C.Fowler/E.Fowler (UCI), 6-2
Fossorier/Schlatter (UCI) defeated Ferguson/Garbino (HOFSTRA), 6-2
Gidwani/Perez (UCI) defeated Higgins/Bhargava (HOFSTRA), 6-2

WHAT THE PLAYERS HAD TO SAY:
"It was hard adjusting to the indoor courts since I have never played indoor before. I was happy with the way I was able to quickly finish the match under the circumstances of being moved up a spot and the different environment. Proud of my team for fighting and staying strong. Go 'Eaters!" -Haily Huynh
 
"It was a tough and long day but I'm glad we pulled through. I was hyped going into my matches and my teammates helped me keep that energy. I was very happy with the way Amanda and I played doubles. We had so much fun along with keeping our game plan simple. Singles was tough, but I'm proud of the way I pulled through. Overall, I am amazed with the way my team fought and adjusted to this environment!" -Asha Gidwani
 
"I'm proud of my team. Given the rough situation we were able to persevere and create a team win. Everyone fought hard and had great energy. I had so much fun playing doubles with Jenna and fed off the intensity she brings on the court. This will be a great steppingstone for the next upcoming matches. Zot zot zot!"-Alyssia Fossorier
 
UP NEXT
UC Irvine heads over to Stony Brook for a Monday matinee with first serve slated for 9 a.m. PT (12 p.m. ET).