Nov. 4, 2010

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - UNLV freshman standout Lucia Batta took the nation's fifth-ranked player to three sets before falling in Thursday's first round of the 2010 USTA/ITA National Indoor Intercollegiate Championships, which are taking place at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in White Plains, N.Y.

Facing sixth-seeded University of Florida sophomore Allie Will, Batta made it interesting in the 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 final. The Lady Rebel rookie, who dropped to 13-2 on the season, will play again on Friday as part of the consolation bracket. The elite event features a 32-player singles field and 16-team doubles field for men and women.

2010 USTA/ITA National Indoor Intercollegiate ChampionshipsBillie Jean King National Tennis Center, White Plains, N.Y.
MAIN DRAW SINGLES ROUND OF 32(6) #5 Allie Will (FLORIDA) def. Lucia Batta (UNLV) 6-2, 4-6, 6-2