Jan. 26, 2003

Florida Atlantic University notched its second win in as many days on Sunday afternoon. The Lady Owls beat the University of South Florida, 5-2, and improved to 2-1 on the season. Alena Dvorakova defeated Fabiana Taverna 6-0, 7-5 at the no. 1 position to lead FAU.

The Lady Owls began singles play already leading 1-0 after winning all three doubles matches. Along with Dvorakova's victory, Maria Aguirre-Gomez won at no. 2, while Tania Rivera and Krystel Borg also won their singles matches at no. 4 and 5 respectively.

The duo of Aguirre-Gomez and Rivera notched their third win of the year in doubles with an 8-6 victory over Luisa Obando and Fabiana Taverna. Dvorakova and Jessica Burrow also teamed for a for a doubles victory, as did Beaulieu and Roubickova.

FAU will next play at Miami, Friday January 31, at 4:00 pm.

Singles

Alena Dvorakova (FAU) d. Fabiana Taverna (USF) 6-0, 7-5.
Maria Aguirre-Gomez (FAU) d. Patricia Kolendo (USF) 6-2, 6-2.
Luisa Obando (USF) d. Karolina Roubickova (FAU) 7-5, 3-3 (retired).
Tania Rivera (FAU) d. Talia Romero (USF) 6-4, 6-4.
Krystel Borg (FAU) d. Gina Craig (USF) 7-5, 6-2.
Jamie Larson (USF) d. Stephanie Beaulieu (FAU) 6-0, 6-2.

Doubles

Aguirre-Gomez/Rivera (FAU) d. Obando/Taverna (USF) 8-6.
Dvorakova/Burrow (FAU) d. Kolendo/Larson (USF) 9-7 (9-7).
Beaulieu /Roubickova (FAU) d. Craig/Romero (USF) 8-4.