St. Edward's University

SAN MARCOS, Texas - The 21st-ranked St. Edward's women's tennis team took a commanding 5-1 victory over #28 Central Oklahoma in the NCAA South Central Regional Semifinals Thursday afternoon at the Bobcat Tennis Complex.

St. Edward's (17-6) got things started in the right direction by taking two convincing victories at the number one and two positions. Senior Regina DelBosque and freshman Audrey Tompkins proved that there #15 national ranking was no fluke as they turned back Audrey Donavan and Lacy Caldwell, 8-0, at number one singles. Junior Liz Jacobi and freshman Mary Bain teamed up to take down Julia Shviadok and Elizabeta Abramovic, 8-1, at the number two position. The Hilltoppers did drop the number three doubles match to the Bronchos.

In singles play, Bain was on fire as she blasted Julie Vo, 6-0, 6-1 at the number three position. Freshman Heather Brein made quick work of Caldwell, 6-2, 6-0 at the number five position. Freshman Alex Henry clicnhed the match for the Hilltoppers as she defeated Amy Cabato, 6-2, 6-4 at the number six position.

The Hilltoppers will face #14 Northeastern State on Friday in the South Central Region 2 Championship. First serve is set for 10 a.m. at the Bobcat Tennis Complex. The winner will advance to the Sweet Sixteen National Championships in Orlando, Fla. next week.

2009 Women's South Central Regional Tournament
St. Edward's University - San Marcos, Texas (Bobcat Tennis Complex)

Semifinals
Thursday, May 7
#2 St. Edward's def. #7 Central Oklahoma, 5-1
#3 Northeastern State def. #6 NW Missouri State, 5-0

Final
Friday, May 8
#2 St. Edward's vs. #3 Northeastern State, 10 a.m.

Abilene Christian University - Abilene, Texas (Eager Tennis Center)
Semifinals
Thursday, May 7
#5 Incarnate Word vs. #4 Tarleton State, 12:30 p.m.
#8 Washburn vs. #1 Abilene Christian, 3:30 p.m.

Final
Friday, May 8
Quarterfinal winners, 10 a.m.