LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. – Julia Ascúa's back draw singles title highlighted the Dick Vitale Lakewood Ranch Clay Court Classic for the FGCU women's tennis team.
The Eagles faced a difficult field in Lakewood Ranch but produced a pair of solid performances in the consolation draw.
Ascúa's (Santa Fe, Argentina/Domingo G. Silva) run saw her defeat opponents from Virginia Tech and Clemson while also competing against
Bridget Forster (Boca Raton, Fla./Florida Virtual School).
Madison Gallegos (Denver, Colo./Colorado Connections Academy) also earned a victory in the back draw.
The Clay Court Classic was the last tournament of the fall for the women's tennis team.
FULL RESULTS
Singles Results
Josie Kuhlman (UF) def.
Sofia Perez (FGCU) 6-0, 6-0
Ksenia Kuznetsova (UCF) def.
Patricia Villar (FGCU) 6-4, 6-3
Maria Elena Medina Betencourt (Liberty) def.
Madison Gallegos (FGCU) 6-1, 7-6
Peggy Porter (UF) def.
Maja Ornberg (FGCU) 4-6, 6-1, 6-0
Katie Kubitz (UF) def.
Julia Ascúa (FGCU) 6-4, 6-4
Maria Martinez (UCF) def.
Bridget Forster (FGCU) 6-1, 6-0
Stevie Kennedy (TCU) def.
Sofia Perez (FGCU) 6-2, 6-4
Ana Roman Dominguez (USF) def.
Patricia Villar (FGCU) 6-2, 6-2
Madison Gallegos (FGCU) def. Jessica Cortes (USF) 6-3, 6-7, 7-6; 10-3
Katarina Stresnakova (Ok State) def.
Maja Ornberg (FGCU) 6-2, 6-0
Julia Ascúa (FGCU) def. Elena Cerezo-Codino (Va Tech) withdrew, injury
Bridget Forster (FGCU) def. Darya Possokhova (BC) 3-6, 6-3, 10-5
Laura Marti (Clemson) def.
Madison Gallegos (FGCU) 4-6, 6-4, 10-6
Julia Ascúa (FGCU) def.
Bridget Forster (FGCU) 6-2, 6-4
Julia Ascúa (FGCU) def. Laura Marti (Clemson) 6-3, 6-2
Doubles Results
Darya Possokhova/Maria Ross (BC) def.
Julianna Curtis/
Maja Ornberg (FGCU) 8-4
Katia Kubitz/Peggy Porter (UF) def.
Julia Ascúa/
Sofia Perez (FGCU) 8-4
Stevie Kennedy/Alexis Pereira (TCU) def.
Sofia Blanno/
Madison Gallegos (FGCU) 8-6
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HEAD COACH COURTNEY VERNON
FGCU's women's tennis team is led by two-time ASUN Coach of the Year
Courtney Vernon, whose fourth season under the helm saw the Eagles claim their first ASUN Championship in program history. She has mentored her student-athletes into earning 43 ASUN All-Conference and All-Academic honors, including the 2014, 2016 and 2017 ASUN Freshman of the Year as well as the 2016 and 2017 Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Vernon has led the Green and Blue to a 51-34 overall record (.600) and 21-5 conference record (.808) in her four years at FGCU.
IRMA RELIEF DONATIONS
In the wake of Hurricane Irma, many individuals and families throughout Southwest Florida are still in desperate need of assistance. To aid in those relief efforts, FGCU Athletics will be collecting donations at all Eagle home games for the immediate future. Donation items most needed include: non-perishable food, clothing, household items and first-aid supplies. Additionally, those unable to attend upcoming home games can drop off donations in canisters located in the Alico Arena lobby. All donations will be given to those hardest hit in Lee and Collier counties.
SUPPORT THE CAUSE
FGCU Athletics sponsors events throughout the year to benefit the FGCU Campus Food Pantry (www.fgcu.edu/foodpantry) and the Harry Chapin Food Bank (www.harrychapinfoodbank.org), FGCU Athletics' charities of choice. For more information, including how to make a contribution, please visit www.fgcu.edu/foodpantry and utilize the hashtag #FeedFGCU to help raise awareness.
