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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - After opening the season with seven consecutive matches on the road spanning nearly a month, the Jaguars finally had the chance to play at home. For Cincinnati it was a chance to play spoiler and that's what they did, defeating IUPUI 7-0.
IUPUI didn't come away with a win, but as always
Bobbi Modesto played very competitively. After dropping the first set, Modesto held serve early in the second and had a 3-2 lead. O'Gara broke during Modesto's next serve though and it was enough to take the second set and the match.
Modesto is one of three Jaguars with a singles win this season and always seems to play the most competitive matches. She's played at each of the top three singles spots, but half of her matches have come at No. 3 singles.
"Bobbi plays well no matter what spot we put her in," said interim head coach
Yulia Smirnova. "She's not going to leave the court without putting everything into the match. She's confident and competitive and will fight for every ball."
Despite the loss, there was a lighter atmosphere after the match. The players all left with their families and friends and had a much shorter trip home than normal. Fortunately for the Jaguars, they'll enjoy the same comforts next weekend when they play their second consecutive match at home against Xavier.
Results:
IUPUI 0 - Cincinnati 7
Singles:
1. Kelly Poggensee-Wei (CIN) def.
Vanessa Whyte (IUPUI) 6-2, 6-0
2. Ashleigh Witte (CIN) def.
Rachel Swartwood (IUPUI) 6-2, 6-0
3. Caitlin O'Gara (CIN) def.
Bobbi Modesto (IUPUI) 6-3, 6-4
4. Katya Bure (CIN) def.
Julie Brockman (IUPUI) 6-0, 6-3
5. Sierra Sullivan (CIN) def.
Rachael Bridegroom (IUPUI) 6-1, 6-1
6. Hannah Wille (CIN) def.
Abbey Neff (IUPUI) 6-2, 6-2
Doubles:
1. Kelly Poggensee-Wei/Caitlin O'Gara (CIN) def. Vanessa Whyte/Rachel Swartwood (IUPUI) 8-2
2. Ashleigh Witte/Lauren Bellinger (CIN) def. Julie Brockman/Abbey Neff (IUPUI) 8-4
3. Sierra Sullivan/Katya Bure (CIN) def. Bobbi Modesto/Rachael Bridegroom (IUPUI) 8-3
Match Notes:
Cincinnati 3-6
IUPUI 0-8
Order of Finish:
Doubles: 1, 3, 2
Singles: 2, 1, 5, 4, 6, 3
