Jonesboro, Ark. (3/13/09) ? The Arkansas State women's tennis team (6-5) swept the first four points Friday night against Louisiana Tech at the Three Oaks Racquet Club.  Both teams agreed to only play until one team reached four points due to the late start time.

The Red Wolves dominated in doubles play.  Jenny Herring and Tina Ojdanic topped Ashley Wedderburn and Adriana Makowska 8-1.  Paula Chelminska and Elne Barnard defeated Rocio Juarez and Maartie De Wit 8-2, while Rone van Wky and Leydi Zora downed Mallory Smith and Laura Rodriguez 8-0.

In singles play, Barnard won over Juarez in straight sets 6-4, 6-1.  Zora defeated Smith 6-1, 6-0, and Menna Kamal topped Rodriguez 6-1, 6-2.

ASU will continue play Saturday against Louisiana-Monroe.  The match will be held at Allen Park and will begin at noon.

Doubles

1. Jenny Herring/Tina Ojdanic (ASU) def. Ashley Wedderburn/Adriana Makowska (LATECH) 8-1

2. Paula Chelminska/Elne Barnard (ASU) def. Rocio Juarez/Maartie De Wit (LATECH) 8-2

3. Rone van Wyk/Leydi Zora (ASU) def. Mallory Smith/Laura Rodriguez (LATECH) 8-0

Singles

1. Herring (ASU) vs. Wedderburn (LATECH)     Incomplete

2. Chelminska (ASU) vs. Makowska (LATECH)     Incomplete

3. van Wyk (ASU) vs. De Wit (LATECH)     Incomplete

4. Barnard (ASU) def. Juarez (LATECH)    6-4, 6-1

5. Zora (ASU) def. Smith (LATECH)     6-1, 6-0

6. Menna Kamal def. Rodriguez (LATECH)     6-1, 6-2