Feb. 13, 2010
LONG BEACH, Calif. - Junior Julia Trunk won her third consecutive singles match and was one of three Aztecs to post wins in singles, but their effort was not enough as the 47th-ranked San Diego State women's tennis squad dropped a 4-3 decision on the road at No. 50 Long Beach State.
Despite playing even in singles action, it was SDSU's performance in doubles that put them in a tough position. The afternoon actually started off on the right foot as Trunk and Julia Wais made quick work of their counterparts at No. 2 and Roxanne Ellison and Sierra Ellison were enjoying a 4-1 lead at the top of the order. Shortly thereafter, the 58th-ranked LBSU tandem of Jaklin Alawi and Rachel Manasse rallied from their early deficit and recorded the 8-5 victory over the Ellison sisters. Then with the point on the line, Alicia Aguilar and Emma Cioffi were edged, 9-7, giving the 49ers the 1-0 lead.
After a brief break, singles got underway and Trunk continued her dominating play by beating Deborah Armstrong with ease, 6-1, 6-0. With the match tied, Long Beach State roared back with consecutive victories at Nos. 2, 4 and 3, to effectively end the contest.
With the match already decided, San Diego State received wins from Emma Cioffi at No. 6 and Sierra Ellison at No. 5 to put the finishing touches on the afternoon.
The Aztecs continue their road trip on Saturday, Feb. 20, when they take on Arizona in Tucson. First serve is set for 11 a.m. PT.
No. 50 Long Beach State 4, No. 47 San Diego State 3
Doubles
1. #58 Alawi/Manasse (LBSU) def. Ellison/Ellison (SDSU), 8-5
2. Wais/Trunk (SDSU) def. Armstrong/Dallara (LBSU), 8-2
3. Cantlay/Luzar (LBSU) def. Aguilar/Cioffi (SDSU), 9-7
Long Beach State wins doubles point.
Singles
1. Julia Trunk (SDSU) def. Deborah Armstrong (LBSU), 6-1, 6-0
2. Anais Dallara (LBSU) def. Julia Wais (SDSU), 6-4, 6-3
3. Jaklin Alawi (LBSU) def. Alicia Aguilar (SDSU), 4-6, 6-0, 6-3
4. Rachel Manasse (LBSU) def. Roxanne Ellison (SDSU), 6-2, 6-2
5. Sierra Ellison (SDSU) def. Anna Jeczmionka (LBSU), 7-6 (7), 3-6, 10-8
6. Emma Cioffi (SDSU) def. Sarah Cantlay (LBSU), 6-2, 6-4