HOUSTON - The University of Houston women's tennis team put forth a strong effort defeating UTEP 6-3 on Friday, April 9 at the UH Varsity Tennis Courts.

The Cougars (8-10) came out of singles competition leading 4-2. UH was led by junior Galina Seliounina, the 75th ranked player in the nation won her match 6-1, 6-1. The No. 85 ranked player, sophomore Sarah Borwell had an impressive showing defeating her opponent 6-2, 6-1. Senior Luciane Kelbert, took care of her opposition 6-4, 6-4. Sophomore Joanna Cunliffe disposed of her opponent in a hard fought match 6-3, 7-6 (4).

Houston doubles then took control of the match, under the leadership of the #18 ranked team of Seliounina and Borwell. The tandem continued their impressive spring, winning their match 8-4. The Cougars secured the victory with senior Sarah Bolle and sophomore Joanna Cunliffe shutting down their opposition, 8-5.

Houston will next play in the Conference USA Championships, April 15-18 in St. Louis, Missouri

Houston 6, UTEP 3
Singles
#1 Galina Seliounina (UH) d. Tanja Magoc (UTEP) 6-1, 6-1
#2 Sarah Borwell (UH) d. Jana Perkova (UTEP) 6-2, 6-1
#3 Luciane Kelbert (UH) d. Claudia Santol (UTEP) 6-4, 6-4
#4 Joanna Cunliffe (UH) d. Elana Madjasona (UTEP) 6-3, 7-6 (4)
#5 Ana Brnas (UTEP) d. Kailey Meisinger (UH) 6-2, 6-1
#6 Breanda Flores (UTEP) d. Erin Miller (UH) 6-1, 6-3

Doubles
#1 Borwell/Seliounina (UH) d. Perkova/Brnas (UTEP) 8-4
#2 Flores/Santol (UTEP) d. Kelbert/Meisinger (UTEP) 8-5
#3 Bolle/Cunliffe (UH) d. Madjarova/Delgado (UTEP) 8-4