Feb. 3, 2008

SANTA CLARA - The 41st-ranked UNLV women's tennis team endured four stoppages of play over a four-hour period of bad weather but finally defeated Santa Clara 6-0 late Sunday at the Delgheri Tennis Center.

The Lady Rebels improved to 4-1 overall after splitting their first road trip over the weekend. The Broncos fell to 0-4.

Senior star Elena Gantcheva took the day off so Kristina Nedeltcheva moved up to the top spot and won 4-6, 6-2, 7-5. Also winning for the visitors were Katy Williams at No. 2, Nikol Dimitrova at No. 3, Anna Maskaljun at No. 4, Adrienn Hidvegi at No. 5 and Sharon Marin on court six.

Doubles play was canceled because of the late start.

UNLV is next in action Feb. 15 when its hosts Illinois State.

UNLV WOMEN'S TENNIS RESULTSNo. 41 UNLV 6, Santa Clara 0At Delgheri Tennis Center, Santa Clara, CA
SINGLES -- (UNLV earns six team points)1. Kristina Nedeltcheva (UNLV) def. Stephanie Galainena (SC) 4-6, 6-2, 7-52. Katy Williams (UNLV) def. Myra Davoudi (SC) 6-1, 2-0 retired3. Nikol Dimitrova (UNLV) def. Lindsay McBride (SC) 6-4, 6-44. Anna Maskaljun (UNLV) def. Ashley Pane (SC) 6-0, 6-45. Adrienn Hidvegi (UNLV) def. Courtney Hull (SC) 6-1, 5-7, 6-26. Sharon Marin (UNLV) def. Samantha Georgino (SC) 7-5, 5-7, 1-0 (2-0 retired)
DOUBLES -- Canceled