Fresno, CA- A trip to California saw Arizona Christian challenge NCAA Division II Fresno Pacific on Friday afternoon.  Junior Elizabeth Kelley collected a win at number one singles.

Match Info

• Match score: Fresno Pacific – 6, Arizona Christian – 1
• Records: Arizona Christian – 1-5, Fresno Pacific –2-0
• Location: Haak Tennis Complex, Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, CA

Inside The Box Score

• Without their number one on the trip, Elizabeth Kelley moved up from two to one and pulled off an impressive 6-4, 6-4 victory
• The Sunbirds are in their first year back as a program after a four year hiatus

Scores v FPU

Doubles

1. Marina Lex/Ioanna Lathouri (FPU) def. KELLEY, Elizabeth/KELLEY, Jayci (ACU) 6-3

2. Gaya Solomon/Imane Van Veen (FPU) def. SMYTH, Sydney/GUTIERREZ, Gabby (ACU) 6-0

3. Alice Di Matteo/Sanne Brull (FPU) def. ANKLAM, Rachel/VELASCO, Martina (ACU) 6-0

Singles

1. KELLEY, Elizabeth (ACU) def. Gaya Solomon (FPU) 6-4, 6-4

2. Marina Lex (FPU) def. VELASCO, Martina (ACU) 6-0, 6-0

3. Ioanna Lathouri (FPU) def. SMYTH, Sydney (ACU) 6-0, 6-0

4. Alice Di Matteo (FPU) def. KELLEY, Jayci (ACU) 6-2, 6-2

5. Sanne Brull (FPU) def. GUTIERREZ, Gabby (ACU) 6-1, 6-1

6. Claudia Iglesias (FPU) def. ANKLAM, Rachel (ACU) 6-1, 6-1

Thoughts from Coach Southern

"The team battled really well against a tough DII opponent.  Kelley played outstanding and picked up a big win at number one in straight sets against a highly rated opponent.  We are looking forward to battling conference opponent William Jessup tomorrow."

Up Next

Tomorrow, the Firestorm will meet GSAC foe William Jessup for the first time ever in women's tennis as the Warriors are a first year program.  First serve is set for 1:00 pm (Arizona)/ 12:00 pm (Pacific) at Lifetime Fitness in Rocklin.