March 6, 2004

Columbia, Mo.- The Tigers fought hard but couldn't come up with a win against the Sooners today in Columbia. This was the first conference win for the 8-1 Sooners. Mizzou had to play without #1 singles player Urska Juric. Juric played doubles, but sat singles out due to a knee injury.

Mizzou head coach Blake Starkey moved each player up one spot to make up for Juric being out of the lineup. Katka Sevcikova moved up to the #1 spot and played a tough match against 4th-ranked Anda Perianu. 76th-ranked Irina Lykina barely edged out Mizzou's Hana Kraftova at #3. Mary Barry gave the Tigers a singles win against Sooner Heather Saluri. Lucie Ruskova stepped into the singles lineup and also gave the Tigers a win at #6.

The Tigers face Iowa tomorrow at noon at the Green Tennis Center.

Singles

1. Anda Perianu (OU) def. Katka Sevcikova (MU) 6-3, 6-2

2. Irina Lykina (OU) def. Hana Kraftova (MU) 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (9)

3. Gabby Baker (OU) def. Yelena Olshanskaya (MU) 6-4, 6-4

4. Mary Barry (MU) def. Heather Saluri (OU) 7-5, 6-4

5. Jessica Braver (OU) def. Erika Josbena (MU) 7-6 (3), 1-6, (10-7)

6. Lucie Ruskova def. Joi-Lee Beachler (OU) 6-4, 6-4

Doubles

1. Perianu/Saluri (OU) def. Juric/Sevcikova (MU) 8-6

2. Lykina/Braver (OU) def. Olshanskaya (MU) 8-0

3. Baker/Griffin (OU) def. Kraftova/Barry (MU) 8-5