Tuscaloosa, Ala. -- Sophomores Diana Nakic, ranked 42nd nationally, and Kir Kemp both earned victories, but #67 Georgia State (0-6) lost to #38 Alabama (3-3), 5-2, on Saturday afternoon. The Panthers return to action on Friday to take on Georgia Southern in their home opener.
In doubles play, Diana Nakic/Linda Hricistova earned a victory against Paulina Bigos/Alic Tunaru, 8-1, to start the match off on the right path. Katerina Gresova/Tereza Lerova played a tough match against Alexa Guarachi/Courtney McLane, losing 8-2, to fall behind in the match, 1-0.
The Panthers tried to make a rally by winning the No. 1 singles match as Nakic knocked off Courtney Mclane, 6-4, 6-2. Nakic remains perfect in singles play this season with a 6-0 record.
Kemp won her match at No. 3 singles beating Paulina Bigos in a three-set match, 6-3, 3-6, 1-0 (10-6). Kemp won the match after taking the third-set tie breaker 10-6.
Alabama clinched the match with a victory at No. 4 singles when Meritt Emery stopped Katerina Gresova, 6-4, 6-2.
#38 Alabama 5, #67 Georgia State 2
Feb 13, 2010 at Tuscaloosa, Ala.
| Singles competition |
| 1. #42 Diana Nakic (GSU) def. Courtney McLane (UA) 6-4, 6-2 |
| 2. #82 Alexa Guarachi (UA) def. Tereza Lerova (GSU) 6-1, 6-2 |
| 3. Kir Kemp (GSU) def. Paulina Bigos (UA) 6-3, 3-6, 1-0 (10-6) |
| 4. Meritt Emery (UA) def. Katerina Gresova (GSU) 6-4, 6-2 |
| 5. Antonia Foehse (UA) def. Linda Hricistova (GSU) 6-2, 6-3 |
| 6. Alice Tunaru (UA) def. No player (GSU), by forfeit |
| Match Notes |
| Georgia State 0-6; National ranking #67 |
| Alabama 3-3; National ranking #38 |
| Order of finish: Doubles (3,1,2); Singles (6,2,5,4,3,1) |
