Eastern Michigan Athletics
Sunday, April 2
Ypsilanti, Mich.
1 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
2
vs
5
Ball State
Tennis Drops Tough Match to Ball State, 5-2
4/2/2023 5:33:00 PM | Tennis
The Eagles picked up both points in the singles lineup
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University tennis team battled, but came up short in a 5-2 loss at the hands of Ball State University today, April 2, inside the Chippewa Club.
The setback is Eastern Michigan's (5-5, 2-3 MAC) first in a trio of matches and ends the Eagles' win streak at two matches. Ball State (15-3, 4-1 MAC) moves to an impressive 4-1 mark in conference play with its victory.
How it Happened
EMU played tight in all three doubles positions, but fell, 7-5, at both the No. 1 and No. 3 spots, respectively. The No. 2 spot continues to be a bright spot for the Eagles, as the duo of Daniella Shved (Holon, Isreal-ORT Holon) and Wanyi Zhang (Bejing, China-Crnjanski Gimnzija (Serbia)) fought to secure a 6-4 victory.
Zhang stayed energized as play moved to singles, where she picked up a big point at the No. 3 slot. After falling, 6-3, in the first set, Zhang was able to swing the momentum, winning 6-3, and 6-4 in the second and third sets, respectively, to pick up the win.
Eastern got its second point at the No. 5 spot, as Sabina Brichackova (Cheb, Czech Republic-Gymnázium Jana Blahoslava) picked up a straight-set victory, 6-3, 6-4.
Despite EMU's efforts in singles, the Cardinals ultimately prevailed, 5-2.
Match Notes
» Brichackova continues to be one of the most dominant singles players in the EMU lineup. Her victory today was her seventh of the season, which ties the EMU season high. Four of her seven victories have come at the No. 5 singles spot.
» Zhang has now picked up three singles victories in a row and is tied for the second-most singles wins on the team this season (5).
» The doubles team of Zhang and Shved continues to be one of the best in the Mid-American Conference. With their win today, the duo moved to 6-2 on the season. That number is the best of any pairing for the Eagles this season. No other EMU pairing has multiple wins in doubles this season.
Up Next
EMU will be back in action Friday, April 7 with a match against Northern Illinois University. First serve is set for 1 p.m. at the Chippewa Club in Ypsilanti, Mich.
The setback is Eastern Michigan's (5-5, 2-3 MAC) first in a trio of matches and ends the Eagles' win streak at two matches. Ball State (15-3, 4-1 MAC) moves to an impressive 4-1 mark in conference play with its victory.
How it Happened
EMU played tight in all three doubles positions, but fell, 7-5, at both the No. 1 and No. 3 spots, respectively. The No. 2 spot continues to be a bright spot for the Eagles, as the duo of Daniella Shved (Holon, Isreal-ORT Holon) and Wanyi Zhang (Bejing, China-Crnjanski Gimnzija (Serbia)) fought to secure a 6-4 victory.
Zhang stayed energized as play moved to singles, where she picked up a big point at the No. 3 slot. After falling, 6-3, in the first set, Zhang was able to swing the momentum, winning 6-3, and 6-4 in the second and third sets, respectively, to pick up the win.
Eastern got its second point at the No. 5 spot, as Sabina Brichackova (Cheb, Czech Republic-Gymnázium Jana Blahoslava) picked up a straight-set victory, 6-3, 6-4.
Despite EMU's efforts in singles, the Cardinals ultimately prevailed, 5-2.
Match Notes
» Brichackova continues to be one of the most dominant singles players in the EMU lineup. Her victory today was her seventh of the season, which ties the EMU season high. Four of her seven victories have come at the No. 5 singles spot.
» Zhang has now picked up three singles victories in a row and is tied for the second-most singles wins on the team this season (5).
» The doubles team of Zhang and Shved continues to be one of the best in the Mid-American Conference. With their win today, the duo moved to 6-2 on the season. That number is the best of any pairing for the Eagles this season. No other EMU pairing has multiple wins in doubles this season.
Up Next
EMU will be back in action Friday, April 7 with a match against Northern Illinois University. First serve is set for 1 p.m. at the Chippewa Club in Ypsilanti, Mich.
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
#1 Singles Match
12
POLISHCHUK, Mariya / 0 [BSU]
66
22
#2 Singles Match
12
KAPLAN, Amy / 0 [BSU]
66
42
#3 Singles Match
123
BRUAN, Jessica / 0 [BSU]
634
366
#4 Singles Match
12
PLANINSEK, Annika / 0 [BSU]
67
45
#5 Singles Match
12
MALYKH, Elena / 0 [BSU]
34
66
#6 Singles Match
12
DESAI, Emily / 0 [BSU]
77
56
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