University Southern California Trojans
Tuesday, February 26
Los Angeles, Calif.
1:30 PM
USC
5
vs
2
San Diego State
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Photo by: Hali Helfgott
Women of Troy Victorious Over San Diego State
February 26, 2019 | Women's Tennis, Features
The USC women's tennis team defended their home court and defeated San Diego State 5-2 on Tuesday, Feb. 26. With the victory, the Women of Troy improve their record to 5-2.
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The Trojans came out swinging to kick off doubles and the USC pair of Kulikov/Valdes decisively beat San Diego State's Melosch/Nadozie 6-1 on court one. The victory extends the duo's winning streak to four matches in a row.
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On court three, Trojan tandem Weissmann/Willson defeated the Aztec pair of Aubets/Rimoldi Godoy 6-3 to nab the doubles point. This is the second time this season that the Women of Troy have won the doubles point.
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After gaining strong momentum from winning the doubles point, USC continued to play with fervor. Junior Angela Kulikov sprinted to a fast finish by defeating San Diego State's Jenny Moinard with a perfect 6-0, 6-0 score on court one.
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Sophomore Ana Neffa continued to bring the intensity to Marks Stadium as she swiftly beat Aztec Mis Smith 6-0, 6-3 on court three to give the Trojans a 3-0 lead.
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After claiming a close 7-5 first set, senior Rianna Valdes powered through the second set to win 6-3 and clinch the match for the Women of Troy on court two. This is Valdes' first clinch of the 2019 season.
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Although USC had clinched the match, the remaining courts were played out. On court four, San Diego State's Nnena Nadozie defeated USC junior No. 120Â Becca Weissmann 6-4, 6-2. The Aztecs came back to claim another win as Abbie Mulbarger beat Trojan junior Sydney Van Alphen 7-5, 6-4.
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All the attention then turned to court five. After blasting through a quick first set to win 6-2, freshman Danielle Willson then lost a close second set to Aztec opponent Alicia Melosch 7-6 (4). A ten-point tiebreaker was played and points were exchanged back and forth, but Willson came out on top winning 10-8. With this win, she extends her winning streak to seven matches and remains undefeated in dual matches (6-0).
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Next up for the Women of Troy is a trip across town to Westwood, Calif. to take on rival UCLA. USC will face the Bruins in a non-conference match on Friday (March 1) at 1:30 p.m. PT. The match will be broadcast on the Pac-12 Network.
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 USC 5, San Diego State 2
February 26, 2019 –  Marks Stadium | Los Angeles, Calif.
Doubles
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Singles
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The Trojans came out swinging to kick off doubles and the USC pair of Kulikov/Valdes decisively beat San Diego State's Melosch/Nadozie 6-1 on court one. The victory extends the duo's winning streak to four matches in a row.
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On court three, Trojan tandem Weissmann/Willson defeated the Aztec pair of Aubets/Rimoldi Godoy 6-3 to nab the doubles point. This is the second time this season that the Women of Troy have won the doubles point.
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After gaining strong momentum from winning the doubles point, USC continued to play with fervor. Junior Angela Kulikov sprinted to a fast finish by defeating San Diego State's Jenny Moinard with a perfect 6-0, 6-0 score on court one.
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Sophomore Ana Neffa continued to bring the intensity to Marks Stadium as she swiftly beat Aztec Mis Smith 6-0, 6-3 on court three to give the Trojans a 3-0 lead.
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After claiming a close 7-5 first set, senior Rianna Valdes powered through the second set to win 6-3 and clinch the match for the Women of Troy on court two. This is Valdes' first clinch of the 2019 season.
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Although USC had clinched the match, the remaining courts were played out. On court four, San Diego State's Nnena Nadozie defeated USC junior No. 120Â Becca Weissmann 6-4, 6-2. The Aztecs came back to claim another win as Abbie Mulbarger beat Trojan junior Sydney Van Alphen 7-5, 6-4.
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All the attention then turned to court five. After blasting through a quick first set to win 6-2, freshman Danielle Willson then lost a close second set to Aztec opponent Alicia Melosch 7-6 (4). A ten-point tiebreaker was played and points were exchanged back and forth, but Willson came out on top winning 10-8. With this win, she extends her winning streak to seven matches and remains undefeated in dual matches (6-0).
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Next up for the Women of Troy is a trip across town to Westwood, Calif. to take on rival UCLA. USC will face the Bruins in a non-conference match on Friday (March 1) at 1:30 p.m. PT. The match will be broadcast on the Pac-12 Network.
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 USC 5, San Diego State 2
February 26, 2019 –  Marks Stadium | Los Angeles, Calif.
Doubles
- Kulikov/Valdes (USC) def. Melosch/Nadozie (SDSU) – 6-1
- Branstine/Jaeger (USC) vs. Moinard/Smith (SDSU) – 5-3 susp.
- Weissmann/Willson (USC) def. Aubets/Rimoldi Godoy (SDSU) – 6-3
USC wins doubles point
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Singles
- Angela Kulikov (USC) def. Jenny Moinard (SDSU) – 6-0, 6-0
- Rianna Valdes (USC) def. Shakhnoza Khatamova (SDSU) – 7-5, 6-3*
- Ana Neffa (USC) def. Mia Smith (SDSU) – 6-0, 6-3
- Nnena Nadozie (SDSU) def. Becca Weissmann (USC) – 6-4, 6-2
- Danielle Willson (USC) def. Alicia Melosch (SDSU) – 6-2, 6-7 (4), 1-0 (10-8)
- Abbie Mulbarger (SDSU) def. Sydney Van Alphen (USC) – 7-5, 6-4
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