VCU SQUEEKS BY MARSHALL, 4-3
3-9-07

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Commonwealth University Women’s Tennis Team picked up its third consecutive victory Friday, edging No. 72 Marshall, 4-3 at the Thalhimer Tennis Center.

The win improves VCU to 15-3 on the season, while the Thundering Herd slips to 11-6.|

The Rams picked up the critical doubles point with victories at first and third position. The Black and Gold duo of junior Marianna Yuferova (St. Petersburg, Russia) and senior Olga Borisova (Minsk, Belarus), the nation’s ninth-ranked doubles team, routed Marshall’s Jeanne Schwartz and Lynzee Kever, 8-1 on the No. 1 court.

The Rams also received an 8-6 victory out of junior Viktoria Konstantinova (Hanskovo, Bulgaria) and sophomore Maria Klokotzky (Kanata, Ontario) over Jessica Keener and Yulia Kashelkina at third doubles.

On the singles courts, VCU locked up the win with victories from Konstantinova, Klokotzky and freshman Olena Leonchuk (Kiev, Ukraine) on the No. 3, 4 and 6 singles courts, respectively.

The Rams hit the road for their next six matches, beginning with a trip to Long Beach State on Tuesday, March 13 at 2 p.m.

#15 VCU 4, #72 Marshall 3
Doubles
1. #9 Yuferova/Borisova (VCU) d. Schwartz/Kever, 8-1
2. Soor/Lock (MU) d. Petrashevitch/Leonchuk, 9-7
3. Konstantinova/Klokotzky (VCU) d. Keener/Kashelkina, 8-6
Order of finish: 1, 2, 3
Singles
1. #43 Kellie Schmitt (MU) d. #68 Marianna Yuferova, 6-4, 2-1 retired
2. Karolina Soor (MU) d. #118 Olga Borisova, 6-3, 2-6, 10-6
3. Viktoria Konstantinova (VCU) d. Yulia Kashelkina, 6-3, 6-2
4. Maria Klokotzky (VCU) d. Lynzee Kever, 6-0 retired
5. Thaddea Lock (MU) d. Vera Petrashevitch, 2-6, 6-2, 7-5
6. Olena Leonchuk (VCU) d. Jeanne Schwartz, 6-0, 6-1
Order of finish: 4, 1, 3, 6, 2, 5

VCU STEAMROLLS PAST GEORGIA STATE, 7-0
3-4-07

RICHMOND, Va. – The 22 nd-ranked Virginia Commonwealth University Women’s Tennis Team faced little resistance on the way to a 7-0 victory over Colonial Athletic Association rival Georgia State Sunday at the Thalhimer Tennis Center.

The Rams have won two straight matches to improve to 14-3 on the season. VCU is 5-0 against CAA foes in 2007.

At second singles, senior Olga Borisova (Minsk, Belarus), ranked 75 th by the ITA, recorded a 6-0, 6-2 win over Rachel Malina to improve to 15-3 on the season. It is also her 81 st career singles win, moving her to within two of tying Sofia Hiort for fourth place in school history.

Borisova also combined with junior Marianna Yuferova (St. Petersburg, Russia) on an 8-0 win over GSU’s Martina Nitkova and Kiera Strickland at first doubles. Yuferova and Borisova, ranked 13 th nationally, improve to 13-1 this season. The duo also inched closer to the all-time record for doubles wins by a Black and Gold duo. Yuferova and Borisova currently have 54 doubles wins as a pair over the last three seasons and need six more to surpass Martina Nedelkova and Andrea Ondrisova for tops in school history.

Meanwhile, Yuferova picked up a 6-2, 6-2 triumph over Martina Nitkova on the No. 1 singles court for her 61 st career win, which moves her past Ilvi Moorlat and into sole possession of eighth place on the Rams’ career list. Yuferova is 12-5 this season.

In addition, VCU freshman Olena Leonchuk (Kiev, Ukraine) won her fifth consecutive singles match with an 8-2, pro set win over Brittany Smith on the No. 6 court. Leonchuk is 15-6 this season.

The Rams return to play on Friday, March 9 when they host Marshall at the Thalhimer Tennis Center at 1 p.m.

#22 VCU 7, Georgia State 0
Doubles
1. #13 Yuferova/Borisova (VCU) d. Strickland/Nitkova, 8-0
2. Petrashevitch/Leonchuk (VCU) d. Kozmina/Malina, 8-6
3. Klokotzky/Konstantinova (VCU) d. Smith/Podgorsek, 8-2
Singles
1. Marianna Yuferova (VCU) d. Martina Nitkova, 6-2, 6-2
2. #75 Olga Borisova (VCU) d. Rachel Malina, 6-0, 6-2
3. Viktoria Konstantinova (VCU) d. Emma Stahl-Johansson, 6-0, 6-0
4. Maria Klokotzky (VCU) d. Mateja Podgorsek, 6-1, 6-1
5. Vera Petrashevitch (VCU) d. Kiera Strickland, 6-1, 6-1
6. Olena Leonchuk (VCU) d. Brittany Smith, 8-2

YUFEROVA, VCU CRUSH VIRGINIA TECH, 6-1
3-3-07

RICHMOND, Va. – Junior Marianna Yuferova (St. Petersburg, Russia) cruised to a straight set win over No. 72 Inga Beermann to highlight Virginia Commonwealth University’s 6-1 victory over No. 66 Virginia Tech Saturday at the Thalhimer Tennis Center.

The Rams, ranked 22nd, in the latest Intercollegiate Tennis Association poll, have won five of six matches to improve to 14-3 on the season.

Yuferova downed Beermann, 6-2, 6-3 at first singles and raised her singles mark to 11-5 this season, including 5-5 against ranked opponents.

Yuferova also combined with senior Olga Borisova (Minsk, Belarus) on an 8-0 win over Beermann and J.J. Larson at first doubles. Yuferova and Borisova, ranked 13 th nationally, are 12-1 playing together this season and are 52-11 together in their careers.

The Rams resume action on Sunday, March 4 when they welcome Colonial Athletic Association rival Georgia State to the Thalhimer Tennis Center 2 p.m.

#22 VCU 6, #66 Virginia Tech 1
Doubles
1. #13 Yuferova/Borisova (VCU) d. Beermann/Larson, 8-0
2. Leonchuk/Petrashevitch (VCU) d. Long/Walker, 8-4
3. Konstantinova/Klokotzky (VCU) d. Brouwer/Bethan James, 8-6
Singles
1. Marianna Yuferova (VCU) d. #72 Inga Beemann, 6-2, 6-3
2. #75 Olga Borisova (VCU) d. Ashley James, 6-3, 6-1
3. Karina Pourushkevich (VT) d. Maria Klokotzky, 6-0, 4-6, 6-4
4. Viktoria Konstantinova (VCU) d. Jessica Long, 7-5, 6-4
5. Vera Petrashevitch (VT) d. J.J. Larson, 6-4, 6-0
6. Olena Leonchuk (VCU) d. Natalie Kretzer, 6-3, 6-2

WOMEN’S TENNIS CLIPPED BY SOUTH FLORIDA, 4-2
2-25-07

RICHMOND, Va. – Despite a singles and double victory from senior Olga Borisova (Minsk, Belarus), 14 th-ranked Virginia Commonwealth University fell to No. 32 South Florida Sunday at the Thalhimer Tennis Center.

The Rams slip to 12-3 with the loss, while the Bulls improve to 4-1 on the season.

Borisova teamed with junior Marianna Yuferova (St. Petersburg, Russia) to pick up an 8-3 win on the No. 1 doubles court over the USF pair of Shadisha Robinson and Liz Cruz.

VCU freshman Olena Leonchuk (Kiev, Ukraine) and junior Vera Petrashevitch (St. Petersburg, Russia) added a win on the No. 2 court over Courtney Vernon and Jessica Sweeting to give the Rams the doubles point and an early 1-0 advantage.

However, the Rams could muster only one more win, a 7-6 (4), 6-3 triumph by Borisova over Vernon at second singles.

VCU returns to action on Saturday, March 3 when it welcomes in-state rival Virginia Tech to the Thalhimer Tennis Center at 10 a.m.

#32 South Florida 4, #14 VCU 2
Doubles
1. Yuferova/Borisova (VCU) d. Robinson/Duch, 8-3
2. Leonchuk/Petrashevitch (VCU) d. Vernon/Sweeting, 8-3
3. Cruz/Rai (USF) led Klokotzky/Konstantinova, 4-3 DNF
Singles
1. #25 Shadisha Robinston (USF) d. Marianna Yuferova, 6-3, 7-5
2. Olga Borisova (VCU) d. Courtney Vernon, 7-6 (4), 6-3
3. Jessica Sweeting (USF) d. Maria Klokotzky, 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-2
4. Liz Cruz (USF) d. Viktoria Konstantinova, 3-6, 6-2, 6-1
5. Gabriela Duch (USF) d. Vera Petrashevitch, 6-2, 6-2
6. Olena Leonchuk (VCU) led Iciri Rai, 6-2, 3-3 DNF

VCU WINS FOURTH IN A ROW, SHUTS OUT RICHMOND, 6-0
2-23-07

RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia Commonwealth University junior Marianna Yuferova (St. Petersburg, Russia) cruised past No. 90 Pamela Duran at first singles to highlight the Rams’ 6-0 sweep of cross-town rival Richmond Friday at the Thalhimer Tennis Center.

The victory is VCU’s fourth straight, improving it to 12-2 on the season. Richmond falls to 0-6.

Yuferova, an All-America selection in 2005, dispatched Duran with relative ease, 6-3, 6-1 on the No. 1 court for her 10 th singles win of the year and the 59 th of her career. She is 59-18 overall, including 3-0 against Duran. She needs one win to tie IIvi Moorlat for eighth in school history. In addition, Yuferova is 4-4 against ranked opponents this season.

Yuferova was also a winner on the doubles court, teaming with senior Olga Borisova (Minsk, Belarus) to pick up an 8-2 triumph over Beatrice Grasu and Robin Carter at first postion. Yuferova and Borisova, who qualified for the NCAA Doubles Championships last season, are 10-1 this year.

Also victorious on Friday was freshman Olena Leonchuk (Kiev, Ukraine) who won her team-high 13 th singles match with a 6-1, 6-1 rout of Jelena Zivanovic on the No. 5 court.

VCU returns to action on Sunday, Feb. 25 when it takes on No. 32 South Florida at 9:30 a.m. at the Thalhimer Tennis Center.

#14 VCU 6, Richmond 0
Doubles
1. Yuferova/Borisova (VCU) d. Beatrice Grasu/Carter, 8-2
2. Vosters/Duran (Rich) d. Petrashevitch/Leonchuk, 8-4
3. Konstantinova/Klokotzky (VCU) d. Schneider/Zivanovic, 8-0
Singles
1. Marianna Yuferova (VCU) d. #90 Pamela Duran, 6-3, 6-1
2. Maria Klokotzky (VCU) d. Robin Carter, 6-2, 6-1
3. Olga Borisova (VCU) d. Ashlee Vosters, 6-1, 6-0
4. Viktoria Konstantinova (VCU) d. Xenia Schneider, 6-4, 6-1
5. Olena Leonchuk (VCU) d. Jelena Zivanovic, 6-1, 6-1
6. Jessica Hubbard (Rich) led Vera Petrashevitch, 1-0 DNF

WOMEN’S TENNIS HANDLES #32 MARYLAND, 6-1
2-19-07

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Junior Tatsiana Uvarova (Minsk, Belarus) remained undefeated this season as she helped lift Virginia Commonwealth University cruise to a 6-1 win over 32-ranked Maryland Sunday.

VCU, ranked 14th nationally, has won three straight to improve to 11-2 on the year. Maryland is 6-1.

Uvarova picked up her seventh singles win without a loss with a 6-1, 7-5 defeat of Eleanor Peters at first position. Uvarova also teamed with Vera Petrashevitch for an 8-3 win over Maggie MacKeever and Brooke Rogers on the No. 2 doubles court.

VCU swept singles play on court Nos. 3-6, with sophomore Maria Klokotzky (Kanata, Ontario), senior Olga Borisova (Minsk, Belarus), junior Viktoria Konstantinova (Hanskovo, Bulgaria) and freshman Olena Leonchuk (Kiev, Ukraine) all picking up victories.

The Rams return to action on Friday, Feb. 23 when they host rival-Richmond at 2 p.m. at the Thalhimer Tennis Center.

#14 VCU 6, #32 Maryland 1
Doubles
1. Olga Borisova/Marianna Yuferova (VCU) def. Marianne Baker/Eleanor Peters, 8-6
2. Tatsiana Uvarova/Vera Petrashevitch (VCU) def. Maggie MacKeever/Brooke Rogers, 8-3
3. Lisa Miller/Elyse Steiner (MD) def. V. Konstantinova/Maria Klokotzky,8-6
Singles
1. Tatsiana Uvarova (VCU) def. Eleanor Peters,6-1, 7-5
2. Marianne Baker (MD) def. Marianna Yuferova, 6-3, 6-4
3. Maria Klokotzky (VCU) def. Elyse Steiner, 6-1, 3-6, 1-0 (10-6)
4. Olga Borisova (VCU) def. Maggie MacKeever, 6-0, 6-1
5. V. Konstantinova (VCU) def. Lisa Miller, 6-0, 6-2
6. Olena Leonchuk (VCU) def. Brooke Rogers, 6-1, 6-1

VCU WOMEN TAKE SECOND STRAIGHT, DOWN PENN, 5-2
2-18-07

PHILADELPHIA – The 14 th-ranked VCU Women’s Tennis Team earned its second straight victory Saturday with a 5-2 triumph over No. 36 Penn.

The Rams improve to 10-2 on the season with the win.

Junior Tatsiana Uvarova (Minsk, Belarus) (pictured) raised her singles record on the season to 6-0 with her 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 win for the Black and Gold at first singles. Uvarova, an All-American a year ago, is 31-2 in singles play since arriving at VCU prior to last season.

Junior Marianna Yuferova (St. Petersburg, Russia) also remained perfect in dual match play. Yuferova picked up a 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Yulia Rivelis on the No. 2 court to improve to 5-0 this spring and 9-3 overall.

VCU returns to action on Sunday, Feb. 19 when it takes on Maryland in College Park, Md. at 12 p.m.

#14 VCU 5, #36 Penn 2
Doubles
1. Kosminskaya/Anismova (Penn) def. Yuferova/Borisova, 8-7 (4)
2. Rivelis/Koulbitskaya (Penn) def. Petrashevitch/Uvarova, 8-4
3. Snajdrova/Amanda Avedissian (Penn) def. Konstantinova/Maria Klokotzky, 9-8 (5)
Singles
1. Tatsiana Uvarova (VCU) def. Ekaterina Kosminskaya, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1
2. Marianna Yuferova (VCU) def. Yulia Rivelis, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3
3. Julia Koulbitskaya (Penn) def. Maria Klokotzky, 6-4, 4-6, 3-4, ret.
4. Olga Borisova (VCU) def. Lenka Snajdrova, 6-1, 6-25. Viktoria
Konstantinova (VCU) def. Maria Anismova, 7-5, 6-4
6. Vera Petrashevitch (VCU) def. Michelle Mitchell, 6-3, 2-6, 6-3

RAMS BEAT CAA-RIVAL OLD DOMINION FOR 13TH STRAIGHT TIME, 6-1
2-14-07

RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia Commonwealth University defeated Colonial Athletic Association rival Old Dominion for the 13 th consecutive time with a 6-1 triumph Wednesday at the Thalhimer Tennis Center.

VCU, ranked 14th nationally, improves to 9-2 with the victory. ODU is 6-2.

Junior Marianna Yuferova (St. Petersburg, Russia) toppled No. 93 Charleen Haarhoff at first singles. It is Yuferova’s third win over Haarhoff in as many career meetings.

On the No. 2 court, senior Olga Borisova (Minsk, Belarus) picked up her 75 th career win with a 6-1, 6-0 drubbing of Fernanda Luiz. Borisova currently sits fourth on the Rams’ all-time singles victory list.

Junior Vera Petrashevitch (St. Petersburg, Russia) also moved into VCU’s top 10 when she downed Daniela Cohen, 6-0, 6-2. Petrashevitch, 8-4 in singles action this season, has 51 career wins, tying her with Eva-Marie Pehrsson for 10 th all-time.

In addition, Yuferova and Borisova remained undefeated at No. 1 doubles, improving to 8-0 with their 8-1 triumph over Haarhoff and Luiz.

VCU returns to action on Saturday, Feb. 17 when it heads to Philadelphia, Pa. to clash with Penn at noon.

#14 VCU 6, Old Dominion 1
Doubles
1. Yuferova/Borisova (VCU) d. Haarhoff/Luiz, 8-1
2. Klokotzky/Konstantinova (VCU) d. Kubieikova/Garder, 8-4
3. Petrashevitch/Leonchuk (VCU) d. Cohen/Costa, 8-1
Singles
1. Marianna Yuferova (VCU) d. #93 Charleen Haarhoff, 6-4, 6-4
2. Olga Borisova (VCU) d. Fernanda Luiz, 6-1, 6-0
3. Maria Klokotzky (VCU) d. Jana Kubieikova, 7-6 (4), 6-2
4. Barbara Costa (ODU) d. Viktoria Konstantinova, 7-6 (5), 6-4
5. Vera Petrashevitch (VCU) d. Daniela Cohen, 6-0, 6-2
6. Olena Leonchuk (VCU) d. Linda Garder, 8-3

WOMEN’S TENNIS DEFEATED BY #14 CLEMSON, 5-2
2-10-07

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Commonwealth University Women’s Tennis Team got a pair of singles victories, but dropped a 5-2 decision to 14 th-ranked Clemson Saturday at the Thalhimer Tennis Center.

VCU, ranked 12 th by the ITA, slips to 8-2. Clemson is 5-1.

Junior Marianna Yuferova (St. Petersburg, Russia) provided a 7-5, 6-3 over #72 Carol Salge for the Rams at first position. VCU also got a 6-4, 7-5 triumph from junior Vera Petrashevitch (St. Petersburg, Russia) over Maria Brito on the No. 5 court.

Yuferova also teamed with senior Olga Borisova (Minsk, Belarus) to take a victory at first doubles.

VCU returns to action on Wednesday, Feb. 14 when it hosts Colonial Athletic Association rival Old Dominion at the Thalhimer Tennis Center at 3 p.m.

#14 Clemson 5, #12 VCU 2
Doubles
1. Yuferova/Borisova (VCU) d. van Adrichem/Mijacika, 8-6
2. Salge/Balda (CLEM) d. Klokotzky/Konstantinova, 8-5
3. Brito/Alexandra Luc (CLEM) d. Petrashevitch/Leonchuk, 8-6
Singles
1. Marianna Yuferova (VCU) d. #72 Carol Salge, 7-5, 6-3
2. Ani Mijacika (CLEM) d. Olga Borisova, 5-7, 7-5, 7-5
3. Maria Brito (CLEM) d. Maria Klokotzky, 6-4, 6-4
4. Federica van Adrichem (CLEM) d. Viktoria Konstantinova, 0-6, 6-3, 7-5
5. Vera Petrashevitch (VCU) d. Maria Brito, 6-4, 7-5
6. Selma Babic (CLEM) d. Olena Leonchuk, 6-2, 6-4

VCU TRUMPS #37 BYU, 4-2; FINISHES 2-1 AT NATIONAL INDOOR
2-3-07

MADISON, Wis. – The 12 th-ranked Virginia Commonwealth University concluded play at the USTA/ITA National Indoor Championships with a 4-2 win over #37 BYU Saturday in the consolation rounds.

The Rams finished the tournament at 2-1 and improved to 8-1 overall.

Junior Tatsiana Uvarova (Minsk, Belarus) finished off a perfect singles weekend, routing Anastasia Surkova, 6-3, 6-2 on the No. 1 court. Uvarova, an All-American in 2006, moved to 4-0 in singles play this year.

Other singles wins came from sophomore Maria Klokotzky (Kanata, Ontario), 6-4, 6-4 over Lauren Jones at second position, and from junior Viktoria Konstantinova (Hanskovo, Bulgaria), 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 over Sofia Holden on the No. 4 court.

VCU also picked up the doubles point via wins from junior Marianna Yuferova (St. Petersburg, Russia) and Olga Borisova (Minsk, Belarus) at first position and Klokotzky and Konstantinova at number three.

The Rams return home for their next match, when they battle Clemson on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2:30 p.m. at the Thalhimer Tennis Center.

#12 VCU 4, #37 BYU 2
Doubles
1. Yuferova/Borisova (VCU) d. Surkova/Miccoli, 8-1
2. Jones/Holden (BYU) d. Petrashevitch/Uvarova, 8-6
3. Klokotzky/Konstantinova (VCU) d. Doerr /Chang, 8-5
Singles
1. Tatsiana Uvarova (VCU) d. Anastasia Surkova, 6-3, 6-2*
2. Maria Klokotzky (VCU) d. Lauren Jones, 6-4, 6-4
3. Olga Borisova (VCU) led Kristina Doerr, 4-3 DNF
4. Viktoria Konstantinova (VCU) d. Sofia Holden, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2
5. Chie Hayasaka (BYU) d. Vera Petrashevitch, 6-1, 1-0, retired injury
6. Dolly Chang (BYU) d. Olena Leonchuk, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2
Order of finish (singles): 2, 4, 6, 1, 5
* - clinched win

VCU DISPATCHES #17 VANDERBILT AT NATIONAL INDOOR TOURNEY
2-2-07

MADISON, Wis. – Virginia Commonwealth University junior Tatsiana Uvarova (Minsk, Belarus) (pictured) throttled No. 57 Catherine Newman at first singles to highlight the Rams’ 5-2 victory over No. 17 Vanderbilt in the first round of consolation matches at the USTA/ITA Indoor National Championships Friday.

VCU, ranked 12 th nationally by the ITA, improves to 7-1 on the year and will conclude play at the tournament on Saturday, when it meets No. 37 BYU at 9 a.m.

Uvarova, who toppled NCAA defending singles champion Susie Babos of Cal Friday, had little trouble with Newman, handling her in straight sets, 6-1, 6-3.

VCU picked up singles points on the No. 4, 5 and 6 singles courts, including the match-clincher from senior Olga Borisova (Minsk, Belarus) at fourth position. Borisova dropped Caroline Ferrell, 6-4, 6-2 for her 35 th consecutive dual match victory.

RESULTS
#12 VCU 5, #17 Vanderbilt 2
Doubles
1. Marianna Yuferova/Olga Borisova (VCU) d. Taka Bertrand/Catherine Newman, 8-5
2. Vera Petrashevitch/Tatsiana Uvarova (VCU) d. Amanda Taylor/Liberty Sveke, 9-8
3. Caroline Ferrell/Hannah Blatt (VAN) d. Maria Klokotzky/Viktoria Konstantinova, 8-3
Singles
1. Uvarova (VCU) d. #57 Bertrand, 6-1, 6-3
2. #24 Newman (VAN) d. Yuferova, 6-4, 6-4
3. #42 Taylor (VAN) d. Klokotzky, 6-3, 6-0
4. Borisova (VCU) d. Ferrell, 6-4, 6-2
5. Konstantinova (VCU) d. Sveke, 6-2, 6-4
6. Petrashevitch (VCU) d. Blatt, 6-3, 6-2
Order of finish: 1, 3, 5, 2, 4*, 6

NO. 12 WOMEN’S TENNIS NIPPED BY CAL AT INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
2-1-07

MADISON, Wis. – Virginia Commonwealth University junior Tatsiana Uvarova (Minsk, Belarus) (pictured) throttled defending NCAA Singles Champion and current No. 3 Susie Babos, but the Rams were nipped by 11 th-ranked California, 4-3, in the first round of the USTA/ITA Indoor Singles Championships Thursday.

VCU (6-1) will move into the consolation rounds where it will face No. 17 Vanderbilt Friday at 9 a.m. The Commodores fell to No. 1 Stanford Thursday, 6-1.

The Rams also benefited from Marianna Yuferova’s (St. Petersburg, Russia) and Olga Borisova’s (Minsk, Belarus) 8-6 upset of No. 2 Babos and Zsuzsanna Fodor at first doubles. That victory, plus Maria Klokotzky’s (Kanata, Ontario) and Viktoria Konstantinova’s (Hanskovo, Bulgaria) over Marion Ravelojaona and Bojana Bobusic, 8-1, on the No. 3 court handed VCU the doubles point and a 1-0 lead.

The Black and Gold quickly drew the lead to 2-0 when Borisova, won her 34 th consecutive dual match via a 6-2, 6-3 rout of No. 34 Marion Ravelojaona. Borisova has not lost a dual match since April 6, 2005.

After Cal drew even with wins on the No. 2 and No. 6 courts, The Rams pulled back in front for the last time with Uvarova’s singles triumph.

RESULTS
#11 California 4, #12 VCU 3
Doubles
1. Marianna Yuferova/Olga Borisova (VCU) d. #2 Susie Babos/Zsuzsanna Fodor, 8-6
2. #12 Nina Henkel/Daron Moore ( CAL) d. Vera Petrashevitch/Tatsiana Uvarova, 9-7
3. Maria Klokotzky/Viktoria Konstantinova (VCU) d. Marion Ravelojaona/Bojana Bobusic, 8-1
Singles
1. Uvarova (VCU) d. #3 Babos, 2-6, 6-1, 6-1
2. #32 Fodor (CAL) d. Yuferova, 6-3, 1-6, 6-2
3. #14 Henkel (CAL) d. Klokotzky, 6-1, 6-1
4. Borisova (VCU) d. #34 Ravelojaona, 6-2, 6-3
5. #74 Stephanie Kusano ( CAL) d. Konstantinova, 6-1, 6-1
6. #27 Christina Visico ( CAL) d. Petrashevitch, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6
Order of Finish: 4, 2, 6, 1, 3, 5*

VCU 4x1 INVITATIONAL -- DAY THREE RESULTS (COMPLETE)
1-28-07

*Last Update 7:25 p.m.

NO. 13 VCU ROLLS TO 6-0 START WITH 4x1 INVITATIONAL SWEEPS

RICHMOND, Va. – The 13 th-ranked Virginia Commonwealth Women’s Tennis Team cruised to a pair of 5-0 sweeps, its final warm-ups for the National Indoor Championships, Sunday in the third and final day of the VCU 4x1 Invitational at the Thalhimer Tennis Center.

The Rams move to 6-0 and will now set their sights on the competition they will face Feb. 1-4 in Madison, Wis. At the USTA/ITA National Indoor Championships.

VCU faced little resistance Sunday, handling both Georgetown and Colonial Athletic Association foe George Mason.

Freshman Olena Leonchuk (Kiev, Ukraine) picked up two singles victories on the day for VCU.

MATCH #15
East Carolina 4, Delaware 1
Singles
1. Anca Dumitru (ECU) d. Susan Pollock, 7-6 (5), 2-6, 10-8
2. Amanda Campbell ( DEL) d. Luiza Borges, 3-6, 7-6 (5), 13-11
3. Mireia Gol (ECU) d. Elena Berry, 6-1, 6-1
4. Brooke Walter (ECU) d. Brittany Barsky, 6-1, 6-2
Doubles
Presley Thomas and Alex Smith (ECU) d. Sari Shuster and Liz Perlow, 6-2, 6-2

MATCH #16
Old Dominion 5, Longwood 0
Singles
1. #93 Charleen Haarhoff (ODU) d. Elena Triebskorn, 6-2, 6-3
2. Fernanda Luiz (ODU) d. Laura Simon, 6-1, 6-3
3. Larissa Santos (ODU) d. Ashley Melson, 6-1, 6-0
4. Jan Kubickova (ODU) d. Lexi Torrice, 6-0, 6-2
Doubles
Barbara Costa and Daniela Cohen (ODU) d. Romana Bucur and Mason Davis, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3

MATCH #16
#13 VCU 5, Georgetown 0
Singles
1. Marianna Yuferova (VCU) d. Courtney Olsen, 6-2, 6-0
2. Maria Klokotzky (VCU) d. Winokur, 6-0, 6-3
3. Olga Borisova (VCU) d. Stephanie Cohen, 6-0, 6-0
4. Olena Leonchuk (VCU) d. Kelsey Darnell, 6-2, 6-0
Doubles
Tatsiana Uvarova and Vera Petrashevitch (VCU) d. Adriann Gin and Briana Kearney, 6-0, 6-0

MATCH #17
East Carolina 5, George Mason 0
Singles
1. Luiza Borges (ECU) d. Maricel Ballester, 1-6, 6-1, 10-8
2. Brooke Walter (ECU) d. Alexandria LaCoste, 6-2, 6-2
3. Varinia Soler (ECU) d. Julia Moscato, 6-1, 6-2
4. Hannah Priest (ECU) d. Alicia Van Zandt, 6-1, 6-0
Doubles
Alex Smith and Zandy Overcash (ECU) d. Meredith Cutchin and Claudia Antezano, 6-0, 6-1

MATCH #18
Old Dominion 5, Georgetown 0
Singles
1. #93 Charleen Haarhoff (ODU) d. Courtney Olsen, 6-0, 6-2
2. Fernanda Luiz (ODU) d. Liz Winokur, 6-1, 4-6, 6-4
3. Barbara Costa (ODU) d. Adriann Gin, 6-1, 7-6 (2)
4. Linda Garder (ODU) d. Kelsey Darnell, 4-6, 6-2, 6-0
Doubles
Larissa Santos and Jan Kubickova (ODU) d. Stephanie Cohen and Eileen Boyle, 6-2, 6-4

MATCH #19
#13 VCU 5, George Mason 0
Singles
1. Tatsiana Uvarova (VCU) d. Julia Moscato, 6-0, 6-0
2. Viktoria Konstantinova (VCU) d. Alicia Van Zandt, 6-0, 6-0
3. Vera Petrashevitch (VCU) d. Meredith Cutchin, 6-1, 6-0
4. Olena Leonchuk (VCU) d. Jennifer Kramer, 6-0, 6-0
Doubles
Marianna Yuferova and Olga Borisova (VCU) d. Nora Hetrick and Ellen Mathis, 6-0, 6-0

VCU 4x1 INVITATIONAL -- DAY TWO RESULTS
1-27-07

*Last Update 12:30 a.m.

VCU STEAMROLLS TO A PAIR OF VICTORIES AT 4x1 INVITATIONAL

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Commonwealth University Women’s Tennis Team improved to 4-0 with victories over Delaware and East Carolina Saturday at the VCU 4x1 Invitational at the Thalhimer Tennis Center.

The Rams, ranked 13 th by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), shutout both opponents by 5-0 scores.

Senior Olga Borisova (Minsk, Belarus) and junior Viktoria Konstantinova (Hanskovo, Bulgaria) each picked up a pair of singles wins on the day. For Borisova, the wins raised her career total to 71, moving her past Silvia Urickova for fifth on the school’s career list. She needs two wins to pass current Rams’ Associate Head Coach Yana Carollo for fourth place.

MATCH #7
Campbell 3, Delaware 2
Singles
1. Susan Pollack (DEL) d. Blanca Saenz, 6-3, 6-2
2. Amanda Campbell (DEL) d. Scarlet Alfonzo, 6-4, 6-2
3. Tanya Ahuja (CAM) d. Liz Perlow, 7-5, 7-5
4. Liza Bensimon (CAM) d. Sari Schuster, 6-1, 6-0
Doubles
Nina Surviladze and Ana Surviladze (CAM) d. Brittany Barski and Elena Berry, 6-4, 6-1

MATCH #8
UNC Wilmington 5, Longwood 0
Singles
1. Molly Molony (UNCW) d. Elena Triebskorn, 6-3, 6-1
2. Priscilla Roberts (UNCW) d. Laura Simon, 6-2, 3-6, 10-7
3. Cassie Martin (UNCW) d. Ashley Melson, 6-0, 6-2
4. Katie Carlson (UNCW) d. Lexi Torrice, 6-0, 6-4
Doubles
Kayla Schwenk and Lauren Isenhour (UNCW) d. Romana Bucur and Mason Davis, 6-1, 0-6, 11-9

MATCH #9
Old Dominion 5, James Madison 0
Singles
1. #93 Charleen Haarhoff (ODU) d. Mary Napier, 6-1, 6-0
2. Fernanda Luiz (ODU) d. Anna Khoor, 6-0, 6-0
3. Larissa Santos (ODU) d. Rebecca Erickson, 6-3, 6-0
4. Jan Kubickova (ODU) d. Catherine Phillips, 7-6 (5), 6-0
Doubles
Barbara Costa and Daniela Cohen (ODU) d. Lauren Graham and Briana Jain, 6-2, 6-0

MATCH #10
UNC Wilmington 5, George Mason 0
Singles
1. Molly Molony (UNCW) d. Maricel Ballester, 6-2, 6-2
2. Kayla Schwenk (UNCW) d. Alexandria LaCoste, 6-1, 6-3
3. Cassie Martin (UNCW) d. Claudia Antezano, 6-0, 6-0
4. Lauren Isenhour (UNCW) d. Ellen Mathis, 6-0, 6-0
Doubles
Priscilla Roberts and Katie Carlson (UNCW) d. Alicia Van Zandt and Julia Moscato, 6-3, 6-3

MATCH #11
East Carolina 4, Longwood 1
Singles
1. Elena Triebskorn (L) d. Luiza Borges, 6-2, 6-4
2. Mireia Gol (ECU) d. Laura Simon, 6-0, 6-4
3. Brooke Walter (ECU) d. Ashley Melson, 6-2, 6-3
4. Varinia Soler (ECU) d. Brittany Huddleston, 6-2, 6-2
Doubles
Presley Thomas and Alex Smith (ECU) d. Romana Bucur and Lexi Torrice, 7-5, 6-1

MATCH #12
#13 VCU 5, Delaware 0
Singles
1. Marianna Yuferova (VCU) d. Susan Pollock, 6-0, 6-2
2. Viktoria Konstantinova (VCU) d. Amanda Campbell, 6-0, 6-0
3. Olga Borisova (VCU) d. Elena Berry, 6-1, 6-0
4. Vera Petrashevitch (VCU) d. Brittany Barsky, 6-0, 6-0
Doubles
Olena Leonchuk and Maria Klokotzky (VCU) d. Liz Perlow and Sari Shuster, 6-0, 6-1.

MATCH #13
Old Dominion 5, George Mason 0
Singles
1. #93 Charleen Haarhoff (ODU) d. Maricel Ballester, 6-0, 6-0
2. Fernanda Luiz (ODU) d. Alexandria LaCoste, 6-3, 6-0
3. Larissa Santos (ODU) d. Claudia Antezano, 6-0, 6-1
4. Daniela Cohen (ODU) d. Meredith Cutchin, 6-2, 6-3
Doubles
Linda Garder and Jan Kubickova (ODU) d. Nora Hetrick and Jennifer Kramer, 6-0, 6-1

MATCH #14
#13 VCU 5, East Carolina 0
Singles
1. Maria Klokotzky (VCU) d. Brooke Walter, 6-2, 7-5
2. Viktoria Konstantinova (VCU) d. Varinia Soler, 6-3, 6-2
3. Olga Borisova (VCU) d. Hannah Priest, 6-0, 6-0
4. Olena Leonchuk (VCU) d. Mireia Gol 6-0, 6-0
Doubles
Marianna Yuferova and Vera Petrashevitch (VCU) d. Presley Thomas and Brooke Walter, 6-1, 6-0


VCU 4x1 INVITATIONAL -- DAY ONE RESULTS
1-26-07

VCU OPENS WITH A PAIR OF EASY VICTORIES AT 4x1 INVITATIONAL

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Commonwealth University Women’s Tennis Team opened its own 4x1 Invitational by cruising to a pair of wins Friday.

The Rams, ranked 13 th by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) downed conference rival UNC Wilmington, as well as Campbell by 5-0 scores.

Newcomer Maria Klokotzky (Kanata, Ontario) picked up two singles victories on the day for VCU. Klokotzky breezed past UNCW’s Kayla Schwenk, 6-2, 6-1 and Ana Surviladze of Campbell, 6-1, 6-2.

MATCH #1
#13 VCU 5, UNC Wilmington 0
Singles
1. Marianna Yuferova (VCU) d. Molly Molony, 6-0, 6-1
2. Maria Klokotzky (VCU) d. Kayla Schwenk, 6-2, 6-1
3. Olga Borisova (VCU) d. Priscilla Roberts, 6-0, 6-0
4. Olena Leonchuk (VCU) d., Cassie Martin, 6-2, 6-1
Doubles
Vera Petrashevitch and Viktoria Konstantinova (VCU) d. Lauren Isenhour and Katie Carlson, 6-1, 6-1

MATCH #2
Campbell 5, James Madison 0
Singles
1. Blanca Saenz (CAM) d. Mary Napier, 6-3, 6-3
2. Scarlet Alfonzo (CAM) d. Anna Khoor, 6-3, 6-2
3. Iva Stojancev (CAM) d. Rebecca Erickson, 7-5, 6-1
4. Tanya Ahuja (CAM) d. Briana Jain, 6-1, 6-4
Doubles
Ana Surviladze and Nina Surviladze (CAM) d. Lauren Graham and Kelly Maxwell, 7-6 (0), 6-7 (4), 10-6

MATCH #3
East Carolina 4, Georgetown 1
Singles
1. Anca Dumitru (ECU) d. Courtney Olsen, 6-2, 6-0
2. Stephanie Cohen (G) d. Luiza Borges, 6-2, 1-6, 6-4
3. Brooke Walter (ECU) d. Kelsey Darnell, 6-1, 6-1
4. Varinia Soler (ECU) d. Briana Kearney, 6-4, 6-4
Doubles
Mireia Gol and Hannah Priest (ECU) d. Liz Winokur and Adriann Gin, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3

MATCH #4
#13 VCU 5, Campbell 0
Singles
1. Maria Klokotzky (VCU) d. Ana Surviladze, 6-1, 6-2
2. Viktoria Konstantinova (VCU) d. Nina Surviladze, 6-0, 6-3
3. Vera Petrashevitch (VCU) d. Tanya Ahuja, 6-1, 6-1
4. Olena Leonchuk (VCU) d. Liza Bensimon, 6-2, 6-3
Doubles
Marianna Yuferova and Olga Borisova (VCU) d. Blanca Saenz and Scarlet Alfonzo, 6-1, 6-0

MATCH #5
UNC Wilmington 4, Georgetown 1
Singles
1. Molly Molony (UNCW) d. Liz Winokur, 6-1, 6-4
2. Stephanie Cohen (G) d. Kayla Schwenk, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2
3. Jamie deGraffenreid (UNCW) d. Adriann Gin, 4-6, 6-1, 6-3
4. Lauren Isenhour (UNCW) d. Shelly Murveit, 6-0, 6-0
Doubles
Priscilla Roberts and Cassie Martin (UNCW) d. Courtney Olsen and Eileen Boyle, 7-5, 6-2

MATCH #6
East Carolina 4 James Madison 1
Singles
1. Anca Dumitru (ECU) d. Mary Napier, 6-1, 6-3
2. Luiza Borges (ECU) d. Anna Khoor, 6-2, 6-2
3. Mireia Gol (ECU) d. Rebecca Erickson, 6-1, 6-0
4. Briana Jain (JMU) d. Varinia Soler, 6-4, 6-4
Doubles
Brooke Walter and Presley (ECU) d. Lauren Graham and Kelly Maxwell, 7-5, 6-4

RAMS POST SOLID SHOWING AT VIRGINIA INVITATIONAL
1-22-07

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The #13 VCU Women’s Tennis Team opened its 2007 season this weekend with solid individual performances at the University of Virginia Invitational.

VCU junior Tatsiana Uvarova (Minsk, Belarus) highlighted the action with her 6-1, 6-2 dismantling of 12 th-ranked Blakely Griffith of Tennessee in the Flight A Singles Draw.

The Rams return home for the annual VCU 4x1 Invitational Friday, Jan. 26 through Sunday, Jan. 28 at the Thalhimer Tennis Center.

SATURDAY
Flight A Singles
Tatsiana Uverova (VCU) def. #12 Blakely Griffith ( Tenn) 6-1, 6-2
Flight B Singles
Ghizela Schutte ( Tenn) def. Viktoria Konstantinova (VCU) 6-0, 6-3
Connor Vogel ( Tenn) def. Maria Klokotzky (VCU) 6-2, 1-6, 6-1

Flight C Singles
Sam Orlin (Tenn) def. Olena Leonchuk (VCU) 3-6, 6-2, 6-4
Flight A Doubles
Klokotzky/Uvarova (VCU) def. Orlin/Worisky (Tenn) 8-4
Schutte/Vogel ( Tenn) def. Konstantinova/Leonchuk (VCU) 8-3

SUNDAY
Flight A Singles
Mari Muller (Ala) def. Viktoria Konstantinova (VCU) 7-5, 6-4
Flight B Singles
Olena Leonchuk (VCU) def. Sofia Ayala ( Ala) 6-4, 6-3

Flight A Doubles
Konstantinova/Leonchuk (VCU) def. Muller/Brenes ( Ala) 8-6

YUFEROVA SCORES SINGLES, DOUBLES WINS AT UVA INVITATIONAL
1-19-07

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia Commonwealth University junior Marianna Yuferova (St. Petersburg, Russia) earned a pair of victories, one singles, one doubles, Friday at the Virginia Invitational.

Yuferova, an All-American in 2005, defeated Purdue’s Randi Schuler, 6-2, 6-4 in the Flight A Singles Draw. She and partner Olga Borisova also took down Purdue’s doubles squad of Voelker and Beier, 8-3.

VCU RESULTS
Flight A Singles
Marianna Yuferova (VCU) def. Randi Schuler (Pur) 6-2, 6-4
Mallory Voelker (Pur) def. Olga Borisova (VCU) 6-1, 5-7, 6-4

Flight C Singles
Brooke Beier (Pur) def. Vera Petrashevitch (VCU) 6-4, 6-1

Flight A Doubles
Borisova/Yuferova (VCU) def. Voelker/Beier (Pur) 8-3

VCU TENNIS TEAMS EARN TOP 15 PRESEASON RANKINGS
1-11-07

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Commonwealth University Men’s and Women’s Tennis Teams, both coming off spectacular 2006 seasons, are ranked 14th and 13th, respectively, in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s (ITA) Preseason Poll, released this week.

The VCU Men return seven letterwinners, including a two-time All-America selection in senior Arnaud Le Cloerec (Plouhinec, France), from their 2006 squad that finished 26-5 and received an identical No. 14 final ranking. Le Cloerec is currently ranked 15th nationally, by the ITA.

The Rams, directed by Head Coach Paul Kostin, won their 10th Colonial Athletic Association crown in 11 years and successfully reached the NCAA Tournament for the 14th straight spring. VCU defeated Richmond before falling to No. 21 Washington in the tournament’s second round.

On the women’s side, VCU enjoyed possibly its greatest season in 2006, opening the year with 29 consecutive wins to reach the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. The Rams’ only loss of the season came to Southern California, which is ranked No. 3 in the preseason poll.

VCU welcomes back a stellar five-letterwinner class that includes All-Americans Tatsiana Uvarova (Minsk, Belarus) (2006) and Marianna Yuferova (St. Petersburg, Russia) (2005), as well as senior Olga Borisova (Minsk, Belarus), who went a perfect 24-0 in duel matches last year. Uvarova reached the NCAA Singles Quarterfinals in 2006 and finished with a No. 20 ranking. She is currently ranked 16th by the ITA.

In addition, the Black and Gold Women were selected to play in the USTA/ITA National Team Indoor Championships Feb. 1-4 in Madison, Wis.

The VCU Men kick off their season Jan. 19-21 when they host the annual VCU 4x1 Invitational at the Thalhimer Tennis Center. The Rams’ Women will follow suit with their own 4x1 Invite Jan. 26-28.


VCU WOMEN INVITED TO ITA NATIONAL INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
12-7-06

RICHMOND , Va. –The 12 th ranked Virginia Commonwealth University Women’s Tennis Team has been selected to play in the prestigious USTA/ITA National Team Indoor Championships, hosted by the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Feb. 1-4.

This year's field consists of Baylor, BYU, California, Clemson, Georgia Tech, Miami, North Carolina, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Pepperdine, Stanford, TCU, UCLA, Vanderbilt, VCU, and host Wisconsin.

The Rams are coming off a record-setting 29-1 campaign that saw them advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. VCU returns five players who won at least 20 matches last season, including All-American and current No. 16 singles player junior Tatsiana Uvarova (Minsk, Belarus) (pictured). Uvarova won her way into the NCAA Singles Tournament Quarterfinals in 2005 and finished with a 25-2 singles mark.

VCU will also have 2004 All-American and current No. 42, junior Marianna Yuferova ( St. Petersburg, Russia). Yuferova and senior Olga Borisova ( Minsk, Belarus) also form the nation’s No. 13 doubles pair.

The Black and Gold begin their spring season when they host the annual VCU 4x1 Invitational at the Thalhimer Tennis Center Jan. 26-28.


TWO RAMS REACH SEMIS BEFORE BOWING OUT AT ODU
10-14-06
Tournament Website

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Virginia Commonwealth University junior Vera Petrashevitch (St. Petersburg, Russia) (pictured) and freshman Olena Leonchuk (Kiev, Ukraine) had strong showings at the Hampton Roads Collegiate Invitational before falling in Saturday’s semifinals.

Petrashevitch, 22-7 a year ago in singles play, scored a victory Saturday over James Madison’s Rebecca Erickson, 6-2, 6-1 in the quarterfinals. However, her run ended at the hands of William & Mary’s Klaudyna Kasztelaniec, who defeated the VCU junior, 6-0, 6-3 in the semifinals.

Meanwhile, Leonchuk also won her way into the semifinals with a 6-4, 6-2 defeat of Pittsburgh’s Leah Friedman before getting stopped by Ragini Acharya of William & Mary, 5-7, 6-4, 1-0 (6) in the final four.

VCU will be in action again at the ITA East Regional Friday, Oct. 20 in Hanover, N.H.

FLIGHT A SINGLES
Semifinals
Klaudyna Kasztelaniec (William & Mary) d. Vera Petrashevitch (VCU) 6-0, 6-3
Ragini Acharya (William & Mary) d. Olena Leonchuk (VCU) 5-7, 6-4, 1-0(6)

Quarterfinals
Olena Leonchuk (VCU) d. Leah Friedman (Pitt) 6-4, 6-2
Vera Petrashevitch (VCU) d. Rebecca Erickson (James Madison) 6-2, 6-1

Oct. 13
Round of 16
Vera Petrashevitch (VCU) d. Madhuri Jha (George Washington) 6-2, 6-3
Olena Leonchuk (VCU) d. Lara Crouch (Hofstra) 6-1, 6-0

BORISOVA’S RUN ENDS IN FINAL AT WILLIAM & MARY
9-17-06
Full Results

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – Virginia Commonwealth University senior Olga Borisova (Minsk Belarus) (pictured) fell in the Flight ‘B’ single final, 6-4, 6-4 to Katrina Tsang of North Carolina Sunday at the 14 th William & Mary Invitational

The loss ends Borisova’s personal win streak at 26 matches. After losing her two fall season contests of 2005, Borisova won all 24 dual matches in 2006. She won twice to reach Sunday’s final.

VCU returns to the hard courts Friday, Sept. 29 for the N.C. State Wolfpack Invitational in Raleigh, N.C.

VCU Results:
Flight B Singles (at Busch Courts)
Katrina Tsang (UNC) def. Olga Borisova (VCU) – 6-4, 6-4

BORISOVA WINS WAY INTO WILLIAM & MARY FINAL
9-16-06
Full Results

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – Virginia Commonwealth University senior Olga Borisova (Minsk, Belarus) (pictured) won a pair of matches Saturday, earning a spot in the finals at the 14 th William & Mary Invitational.

Borisova, playing the Flight ‘B’ Singles Draw, defeated Penn’s Julia Koulbitskaya, 6-3, 6-0 in the quarterfinal round early in the day, then came back to stop North Carolina’s Sanaz Marand, by the same score in the semis.

She advances to face Katrina Tsang of North Carolina Sunday at 1:30 p.m. for the flight championship.

Two other Rams, junior Marianna Yuferova (St. Petersburg, Russia) and freshman Olena Leonchuk (Kiev, Ukraine) won their quarterfinal matches before falling the semifinal round.

VCU RESULTS:
Flight A Singles
Quarterfinals (at Busch Courts)
#42 Marianna Yuferova (VCU) def. #69 Marianne Baker ( Maryland) – 7-5, 6-4
Semifinals
#10 Megan Moulton-Levy (W&M) def. #42 Marianna Yuferova (VCU) – 6-4, 6-4

Flight B Singles
Quarterfinals (at Busch Courts)
Olga Borisova (VCU) def. Julia Koulbitskaya (Penn) – 6-3, 6-0
Semifinals
Olga Borisova (VCU) def. Sanaz Marand (UNC) – 6-3, 6-0

Flight C Singles
Quarterfinals (at Dillard)
Olena Leonchuk (VCU) def. Caroline Hammond ( Virginia) – 6-4, 6-2
Semifinals
Robin Carter ( Richmond) def. Olena Leonchuk (VCU) – 6-3, 6-2

THREE ADVANCE FOR WOMEN’S TENNIS AT WILLIAM & MARY
9-15-06
Results

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – Three Virginia Commonwealth University players advanced, including 2006 Colonial Athletic Association Co-Player of the Year Marianna Yuferova (St. Petersburg, Russia) (pictured), Friday in Day One of the 14 th Annual William & Mary Invitational. Yuferova is currently ranked 42nd in the ITA Preseason Poll.

Yuferova, seeded fourth in Flight ‘A’, defeated Jennifer Stevens of Virginia in three sets, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2. She will meet Marianne Baker of Maryland Saturday at 11:45 p.m.

Also for the Rams, newcomer Olena Leonchuk (Kiev, Ukraine) earned a victory in her first match in a VCU uniform, outlasting Boston College’s Lauren Cash, 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, in Flight ‘C’. She matches up with Caroline Hammond of Virginia Saturday at 12:30 p.m.

Senior Olga Borisova (Minsk, Belarus), playing in Flight ‘B’, advanced via a withdrawal. She takes on Julia Koulbitskaya of Penn Saturday at 12:15 p.m.

RAMS RANKED HIGH IN ITA POLL; DOUBLES TEAM 13TH, UVAROVA 16TH
9-11-06
Full Rankings

RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia Commonwealth University junior Tatsiana Uvarova (Minsk, Belarus) drew the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s No. 16 singles ranking in the organization’s preseason poll, one of several nods the Rams received.

Uvarova is coming off one of the better seasons in VCU tennis history. Playing at the No. 1 position, Uvarova crafted a 25-2 singles record and advanced to NCAA Tournament quarterfinals. Her play earned her All-American status, as well as the Colonial Athletic Association’s Rookie of the Year award. She was ranked 20th in the final spring 2006 poll.

Meanwhile, the Black and Gold doubles team of junior Marianna Yuferova (St. Petersburg, Russia) and senior Olga Borisova (Minsk, Belarus) drew the nod as the 13th-ranked doubles team. The duo went 23-5 and was ranked 33rd.

Yuferova, an All-American in 2005, earned the No. 42 spot in the singles poll. Yuferova was 22-4 last season in singles play and is 49-14 in her Rams’ career. She was ranked 57th in the final 2006 spring poll.

In addition to her singles ranking, Uvarova and Vera Petrashevich (St. Petersburg, Russia) were slotted 49th in the doubles poll. Last spring, the pair was 21-2.


KOSTIN HEADLINES VCU VASID TENNIS HONOREES
6-21-06

RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia Commonwealth University head coach Paul Kostin was named women’s state Coach of the Year by the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) Tuesday, highlighting several award winning Rams.

Kostin, the ITA East Region and CAA Women's Tennis Coach of the Year, led the Rams to an impressive 29-1 overall record, including an appearance in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament.  Kostin's Rams finished the season ranked 12th among the nation's best.In addition, several VCU players lined the all-state teams.

On the men’s side, All-American Arnaud Lecloerec (Plouhinec, France), the Colonial Athletic Association’s Co-Player of the Year, landed a first team spot in singles, as well as doubles. Lecloerec was joined on the doubles side by teammate Petr Olsak (Novy Jicin, Czech Republic). Lecloerec went 25-11 in singles play this season, earning him a bid into the NCAA Tournament. He finished the season ranked 15 th in the nation by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). Lecloerec teamed with Olsak at first doubles for the Rams and recorded an 11-7 mark and achieved a No. 57 ranking by the ITA.

For the VCU women, three Rams earned first team nods, including NCAA Singles Quarterfinalist Tatsiana Uvarova (Minsk, Belarus). Also on first team for singles were junior Olga Borisova (Minsk, Belarus) and sophomore Marianna Yuferova (St. Petersburg, Russia). Borisova and Yuferova were also named to the first team in doubles.

This season Uvarova, a sophomore in her first year at VCU, posted a 25-2 singles campaign and advanced into the NCAA Elite Eight. Her standout debut earned her All- America status and the ITA’s No. 20 ranking. She was also named the Colonial Athletic Association’s Co-Rookie of the Year.

Borisova was 24-2 during this past season, including 24-0 in dual play. Also a First-Team All-CAA selection, Borisova was 18-0 at fourth position this year for the Rams.

Meanwhile, Yuferova went 22-4 on the year and qualified for the NCAA Singles Tournament for the second straight season. She was also named CAA Co-Player of the Year. She finished the season ranked 57 th nationally by the ITA.

Yuferova and Borisova were also named to the VaSID First Team in doubles after they went 23-5 and earned the ITA’s No. 33 ranking.

2006 VaSID Men's Tennis University Division All-State
First Team
Singles  
Somdev Devvarman (Virginia)
Arnaud Lecloerec (VCU)
Arvid Puranen  (Virginia Tech)
Rylan Rizza (Virginia)
Martin Sayer (Radford)
Harel Srugo (Old Dominion)

Doubles  
Arnaud Lecloerec/Petr Olsak (VCU)
Nick Meythaler/Rylan Rizza (Virginia)
Aleksandr Seleznev/Harel Srugo (Old Dominion)

Second Team
Singles
Mehdi Benhammou (Radford)
Henrique Cancado (Old Dominion)
Treat Huey (Virginia)
Eidy Igarashi (Old Dominion)
Colin O¹Brien (William and Mary)
Doug Stewart (Virginia)

Doubles
Darrin Cohen/Doug Stewart (Virginia)
Alex Cojanu/Billy Mulligan (William and Mary)
Somdev Devvarman/Treat Huey (Virginia)

Player of the Year: Somdev Devvarman (Virginia
Rookie of the Year: Harel Srugo (Old Dominion)
Coach of the Year: Brian Boland (Virginia)

2006 VaSID Women’s Tennis University Division All-State
Singles First Team
Megan Moulton-Levy (W&M)
Tatsiana Uvarova (VCU)
Marianna Yuferova (VCU)
Inga Beermann (VT)
Katarina Zoricic (W&M)
Olga Borisova (VCU)

Doubles First Team
Megan Moulton-Levy/Katarina Zoricic (W&M)
Kristen James/Lori Stern (UVA)
Marianna Yuferova/Olga Borisova (VCU)

Player of the Year: Megan Moulton-Levy (W&M)
Rookie of the Year: Inga Beermann (VT)
Coach of the Year: Paul Kostin (VCU)

Singles Second Team
Megan Muth (W&M)
Lindsey Pereira (UVA)
Charleen Haarhoff (ODU)
Fernanda Luiz (ODU)
Jonita Randolph (LU)
Dina Senkina (LU)



CAROLLO PROMOTED TO ASSOCIATE HEAD WOMEN'S COACH
6-13-06

RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia Commonwealth University veteran men’s and women’s tennis head coach Paul Kostin has announced that Yana Carollo has been promoted to associate women’s tennis head coach.  Carollo, a former women’s tennis standout for the Rams, recently completed her second season with the tradition-rich program, leading VCU to an impressive 29-1 overall record and its third NCAA appearance in five years.

“Yana is a tremendous teacher and assistant coach,” commented Kostin.  “She has brought so much playing experience and knowledge to our program.  She is a great coach and extremely deserving of this promotion.  I look forward to working with Yana and seeing where we can really take the program.”

"I am very excited about this opportunity, and thankful to Paul for all the knowledge, experience and support i have gained as an assistant,” commented Carollo. “I look forward to continue building a very strong and talented women's tennis program at VCU." 

Under Carollo’s assistantship, Kostin’s Rams have won the CAA Tournament for only the second time in league history, earned five All-America citations, and been ranked nationally for two-straight seasons.  This past year, VCU went an unbeaten 26-0 through the regular season to earn its sixth all-time bid to the NCAA Tournament.