SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Oct. 18, 2023) – The Wyoming Cowgirl tennis team opened play at the ITA Mountain Regional tournament Wednesday, hosted by the University of Utah. The day was highlighted by a pair of main draw singles wins and a doubles victory.

The day began with doubles play as the team of Violetta Borodina and Sophie Zehender continued their strong play this fall as a duo. The tandem defeated Asem Shoybek and Stefanya Shalakhova from Idaho State, 8-4. The two will now face Grace Haugen and Rosie Sterk of Montana.

In singles play, the Cowgirls got a total of three victories with two in the main draw and one in the "B" draw. In the main draw, Noesjka Brink and Zehender picked up the UW wins. Brink defeated Colorado's Pia Rebec 6-2 and 6-4. Zehender, meanwhile, earned a hard-fought victory over Nevada's Marlene Foerster, winning 4-6, 6-2 and 6-3.

Lucia Malinak got the third win on the "B" side as she conquered Sicely Ferriera of Weber State, 6-3, 6-2. The trio of Cowgirls will play in the Round of 32 Thursday.

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