Feb. 26, 2005

PORTLAND, Ore. - Courtney Anderson won the only match on Friday night for the Utah State Aggies as they fell 6-1 to Portland. Anderson beat Alyson Tyson 6-7, 1-6, 6-4 for the No. 4 spot. The Pilots improved to 2-4, while the Aggies evened out to 3-3.

Before losing the doubles point Aggies Lindsey Bennion and Carolyn Stephens teamed up to beat the tandem of Cristin Sammis and Tyson 8-4 at No. 1 position.

Stephens also had a close match and fought hard at the No. 3 singles spot before falling 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to Jackie Soltysik.

The Aggies play again Saturday evening at 6:00 p.m. in Portland where they will take on Eastern Washington.

Portland vs. Utah State University
Portland 6, Utah State University 1
Doubles:
1. Bennion & Stephens (USU) def. Sammis & Tyson 8-4
2. Indic & Griffin (UP) def. Anderson & Barker  8-3
3. Feyen & Soltysik (UP) def. Monson & Smith 8-1
Singles:
1. Cristin Sammis (UP) def. Lindsey Bennion 6-4, 6-4
2. Sanja Indic (UP) def. Jill Smith 6-2, 6-4
3. Jackie Soltysik (UP) def. Carolyn Stephens 6-2, 4-6, 6-3
4. Courtney Anderson (USU) def. Alyson Tyson 6-7, 1-6, 6-4 match retired
5. Cristina Feyen (UP) def. Andrea Hansen  6-2, 6-1
6. Lindsey Griffin (UP) def. Lauren Monson 6-4, 7-6 (4)