Northwestern University Athletics
Sunday, February 21
Evanston, Ill.
3 p.m.
Northwestern
6
vs
1
Illinois
No. 7 'Cats Sweep Singles In Win Over Illinois
2/21/2021 7:35:00 PM | Women's Tennis
EVANSTON, Ill.- No. 7 Northwestern swept the singles matches on its way to a 6-1 victory over Illinois.
With the win, the 'Cats move to 7-1 on the season and 4-0 in Big Ten play.
The Wildcats played with passion after dropping the doubles point, winning all six of the remaining points in singles matches.
Maria Shusharina (6-1, 6-2) and Clarissa Hand (6-2, 6-2) made quick work of their opponents, winning in two sets each in the No. 2 and No. 3 spots.
Julie Byrne earned a hard-fought victory in the No. 1 spot, with her match coming down to the final game (5-7, 6-0, 7-6).
Caroline Pozo picked up a win in two sets, while Briana Crowley and Hannah McColgan battled for three-set victory.
The 'Cats return to the court on Friday, Feb. 26, as they welcome Minnesota to the Combe Tennis Center.
Tennis Match Results
#7 Northwestern vs Illinois
Feb 21, 2021 at Evanston, Ill.
(Combe Tennis Center)
Northwestern 6, Illinois 1
Singles
1. Julie Byrne (NU) def. Asuka Kawai (ILL) 5-7, 6-0, 7-62.
2. Maria Shusharina (NU) def. Emilee Duong (ILL) 6-1, 6-2
3. Clarissa Hand (NU) def. Sasha Belaya (ILL) 6-2, 6-2
4. Briana Crowley (NU) def. Kate Duong (ILL) 2-6, 7-6, 6-3
5. Caroline Pozo (NU) def. Ashley Yeah (ILL) 6-3, 7-5
6. Hannah McColgan (NU) def. Josie Frazier (ILL) 5-7, 6-2, 6-3
Doubles
1. Josie Frazier/Asuka Kawai (ILL) def. #47 Julie Byrne/Hannah McColgan (NU) 7-6
2. Christina Hand/Briana Crowley (NU) def. Sasha Belaya/Emilee Duong (ILL) 6-3
3. Ashley Yeah/ Kate Duong (ILL) def Clarissa Hand/Maria Shusharina (NU) no result
With the win, the 'Cats move to 7-1 on the season and 4-0 in Big Ten play.
The Wildcats played with passion after dropping the doubles point, winning all six of the remaining points in singles matches.
Maria Shusharina (6-1, 6-2) and Clarissa Hand (6-2, 6-2) made quick work of their opponents, winning in two sets each in the No. 2 and No. 3 spots.
Julie Byrne earned a hard-fought victory in the No. 1 spot, with her match coming down to the final game (5-7, 6-0, 7-6).
Caroline Pozo picked up a win in two sets, while Briana Crowley and Hannah McColgan battled for three-set victory.
The 'Cats return to the court on Friday, Feb. 26, as they welcome Minnesota to the Combe Tennis Center.
Tennis Match Results
#7 Northwestern vs Illinois
Feb 21, 2021 at Evanston, Ill.
(Combe Tennis Center)
Northwestern 6, Illinois 1
Singles
1. Julie Byrne (NU) def. Asuka Kawai (ILL) 5-7, 6-0, 7-62.
2. Maria Shusharina (NU) def. Emilee Duong (ILL) 6-1, 6-2
3. Clarissa Hand (NU) def. Sasha Belaya (ILL) 6-2, 6-2
4. Briana Crowley (NU) def. Kate Duong (ILL) 2-6, 7-6, 6-3
5. Caroline Pozo (NU) def. Ashley Yeah (ILL) 6-3, 7-5
6. Hannah McColgan (NU) def. Josie Frazier (ILL) 5-7, 6-2, 6-3
Doubles
1. Josie Frazier/Asuka Kawai (ILL) def. #47 Julie Byrne/Hannah McColgan (NU) 7-6
2. Christina Hand/Briana Crowley (NU) def. Sasha Belaya/Emilee Duong (ILL) 6-3
3. Ashley Yeah/ Kate Duong (ILL) def Clarissa Hand/Maria Shusharina (NU) no result
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
3,2,1
#1 Singles Match
123
Asuka Kawai / 0 [ILL]
706
567
#2 Singles Match
12
Emilee Duong / 0 [ILL]
12
66
#3 Singles Match
12
Sasha Belaya / 0 [ILL]
22
66
#4 Singles Match
123
Kate Duong / 0 [ILL]
663
276
#5 Singles Match
12
Ashley Yeah / 0 [ILL]
35
67
#6 Singles Match
123
Josie Frazier / 0 [ILL]
723
566
Order of Finish:
2,3,5,4,6,1
Players Mentioned
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