The 20th-ranked Miami Hurricanes women’s tennis team improved to 3-0 in ACC play after their convincing 6-1 win over No. 56 Boston College on Friday.
“Starting 3-0 is where we want to be,” head coach Paige Yaroshuk-Tews said. “The toughest road is a head of us, but we’re happy to start 3-0 in ACC play.” The Hurricanes got victories from the No. 2 doubles and No. 3 doubles teams, signaling the doubles point in favor of Miami. “I think everyone did a great job,” senior Melissa Bolivar said.
“Everyone fought with a lot of energy and played pretty good tennis and left it all out there. I’m proud of everyone on my team.” 24th-ranked Clementina Riobueno and Monique Albuquerque handled Boston College’s Wan-Yi Sweeting and Heini Salonen 8-1 for the first doubles win of the match.
Stephanie Wagner and Brittany Dubins outperformed their Boston College opponents, winning the match 8-2 to give Miami the doubles point heading into singles. 40th-ranked Melissa Bolivar and Kelsey Laurente, playing in the No. 1 doubles slot today, held a 4-3 lead against Jessica Wacnik and Lexi Borr when their match was stopped.
The Hurricanes remained in control of the match as singles got underway, taking first set leads in five of the six singles matches. No. 40 Laurente was on the top of her game, beating Boston College’s Borr in straight sets 6-0, 6-1. Laurente improved her spring singles record to 8-1 and 4-0 at the No. 2 singles position. “I think Kelsey is stepping up and really maturing,” Yaroshuk-Tews said. “She’s really playing the way we talk about playing tennis—with a lot of energy and a lot of passion. I really think that Kelsey plays better tennis when she brings that level of intensity to the court.”
The 71st-ranked Wagner won her first set in a tiebreaker 7-6 and then turned it up a notch in the second set, cruising to a 6-1 win. The Amberg, Germany native kept her ACC singles record perfect, advancing to 3-0 in conference play. “Steffi was able to make some minor changes in her game that had huge returns in the outcome of her match,” Yaroshuk-Tews said. “To be down three set points in the first set and turn it around and take the second set 6-1, that says a lot about her today.”
Miami’s Bolivar controlled her match from start to end, defeating Heini Salonen in straight sets 6-4, 6-0. “I was playing good tennis,” Bolivar said. “I was just playing with confidence and playing my game.” Riobueno put together a solid performance against 91st-ranked Boston College player Katya Vasilyev, defeating her in straight sets 6-3, 6-4 in the final singles match of the day.
30, article just mentioned former Canes in the family.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | March 03, 2014 at 11:03 AM
This helps add to the already very good situation we already had. Good stuff. I know all the Golden Haters got their boxers in a bunch right now lol. Same can be said for the Ice Harris haters. Drama King Guys Eat Your Hearts Out! Go Canes!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | March 03, 2014 at 11:03 AM
No matter how you feel about ice Harris, this is huge for the program
Posted by: Go Canes | March 03, 2014 at 11:08 AM
Golden finally starting 2 cook with grease.
Posted by: 4-Real | March 03, 2014 at 10:45 AM
There IT is right there.
Posted by: SOUP | March 03, 2014 at 11:09 AM
Posted by: UMike | March 03, 2014 at 11:01 AM
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Over/Under on when is Treon transferring? 1 1/2 yrs?
Posted by: 30CINCO | March 03, 2014 at 11:11 AM
2 me Golden has for the most part been cooking but its a lot harder to do it with 1 arm tied behind your back, that arm has been freed now and we can really start to see what this team can do. IJS.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | March 03, 2014 at 11:12 AM
@joshdarrow: As UM broadcaster & running SFHSSports, HUGE fan of "Ice" Harris. Ran a GREAT program and will be GREAT for the UM football program. #WinWin
Posted by: Go Canes | March 03, 2014 at 11:14 AM
@mattyports: No. He'll work with HS coaches, but can't evaluate/recruit players. RT @bigpurk: @mattyports does that allow him to recruit?
Posted by: Go Canes | March 03, 2014 at 11:15 AM
Posted by: UMike | March 03, 2014 at 11:01 AM
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Over/Under on when is Treon transferring? 1 1/2 yrs?
Posted by: 30CINCO | March 03, 2014 at 11:11 AM
lol... I think he can be a successful college QB. Kid is a play maker at that position.
Posted by: UMike | March 03, 2014 at 11:15 AM
Glad 2 Ice is back. Golden finally starting 2 cook with grease.
Posted by: 4-Real | March 03, 2014 at 10:45 AM
That's cookin' with a Turkey fryer on high heta
Posted by: SinisterCane | March 03, 2014 at 11:16 AM
His ties in the community and with local coaches and the respect of the South Florida players will be a big help in recruiting, even if Ice isnt directly recruiting kids.
Posted by: UMike | March 03, 2014 at 11:16 AM
Then there is this:
Breaking News @BreakingNews 1h
Ukraine defense ministry: Russian fleet issues ultimatum to Ukraine forces in Crimea to surrender by 10pm ET or face 'storm' - Interfax
#WWIII
Posted by: SOUP | March 03, 2014 at 11:23 AM
^^^^
HEAT
Posted by: SinisterCane | March 03, 2014 at 11:25 AM
I like the Ice Harris hire, BUT!, Ice didn't really help with recruiting during His last stint. At the end of the day, it's the results on the field that matter.
Posted by: CaneRock | March 03, 2014 at 11:26 AM
God I hope a world war doesn't break out, it'll interfere with spring practice.
Posted by: Old Skool | March 03, 2014 at 11:30 AM
If Russia/Putin take over Ukraine, they'll have Europe by the balls. Not a good situation.
Posted by: CaneRock | March 03, 2014 at 11:35 AM
Skool...I know, right? I mean I know world war pales in comparison to the hiring of Ice Ice Baby but it is something to keep at least your left eye on. LOL
Posted by: SOUP | March 03, 2014 at 11:38 AM
Rock great point.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | March 03, 2014 at 11:39 AM
Rock...depending on how things go moving forward this could be the issue that defines Obama's Presidency. Even more than how the new health care system turns out. Pray for the man!
Posted by: SOUP | March 03, 2014 at 11:39 AM
april 15th first of the blood moons that coinside with Jewish holy days .... we shall see
Posted by: slim32 | March 03, 2014 at 11:39 AM
JC Shurburtt @jcshurburtt 6m
Five-star CB and #LSU commit Kevin Toliver II RT @Toliver_Era: Visiting Miami friday😬
Posted by: SOUP | March 03, 2014 at 11:43 AM
SOUP, yeah, this is serious business right here. And I'd go so far as to say, the Ukrainian takeover is complete. They say all the industry & wealth in Ukraine is in the east, and guess who they sympathize with..RUSSIA!
Posted by: CaneRock | March 03, 2014 at 11:50 AM
If the economy is good the President and Congress gets credit see the 1990's if the economy is bad the President and Congress gets blame see from 2006-current.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | March 03, 2014 at 11:56 AM
I think Ice will do a good job of defusing a lot of issues like the one we had last year with Quincy Wilson's dad, who was annoyed we didn't meet with him to tell him we WEREN'T offering his son.
Posted by: Go Canes | March 03, 2014 at 12:03 PM
So if Russia invades Crimea, what kind of defense should Ukraine use? I'm thinking a 4-3
Posted by: Old Skool | March 03, 2014 at 12:04 PM
Rock...depending on how things go moving forward this could be the issue that defines Obama's Presidency. Even more than how the new health care system turns out. Pray for the man!
Posted by: SOUP | March 03, 2014 at 11:39 AM
Last time I'm going to talk politics, but Obama isn't going to do shyt. He hasn't done shyt for 6 years, except to divide this country. Enough with political talk! You never talk Religion or Politics with friends, it just doesn't end nicely!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | March 03, 2014 at 12:05 PM
GO OBAMA!!!
Posted by: UMike | March 03, 2014 at 12:06 PM
LOL!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | March 03, 2014 at 12:08 PM
So if Russia invades Crimea, what kind of defense should Ukraine use? I'm thinking a 4-3
Posted by: Old Skool | March 03, 2014 at 12:04 PM
Hopefully not D'no defensive schemes.....lol!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | March 03, 2014 at 12:10 PM
The POTUS "hasn't done shyt for 6 years"? For real? Where's OBL?
Posted by: CaneRock | March 03, 2014 at 12:16 PM
Candlelight vigil for JoJo Nicolas is at 7 p.m. tonight at Loren Roberts Park, Florida City. Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Loren+Roberts+Park,+Florida+City,+FL+33034/@25.4542236,-80.4843592,17z/data=!4m12!1m3!3m2!1s0x0:0x159b4d4327e9017d!2sLoren+Roberts+Park!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x88d9e73161752dfb:0x159b4d4327e9017d!2m2!1d-80.485324!2d25.454474?hl=en
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | March 03, 2014 at 12:40 PM
Isn't Treon also his son?
Posted by: 30CINCO | March 03, 2014 at 10:47 AM
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Yes.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | March 03, 2014 at 10:54 AM
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That's what I thought. The article says he has 2 sons, Tim Jr and Brandon, no mention of Treon. Guess no turds allowed
Posted by: 30CINCO | March 03, 2014 at 11:02 AM
I believe that Treon is Ice's son out of wedlock. Apparently his mom is closer with Treon than Ice is and had a bigger influence on his recruiting than Ice.
Posted by: Meast | March 03, 2014 at 12:47 PM
If the Lady Canes tennis team has an invitational meet tournament this fall on the same weekend as say UNC game, FSU game, or Pitt game I will have to go and support them as well.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | March 03, 2014 at 12:53 PM
Where is Osama?
Undah dah sea,
Undah dah sea,
Darlin its bettah,
He's shot in the headah,
Undah dah sea.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | March 03, 2014 at 02:18 PM
I don't love or hate Obama, but it is some sh!t his name is so close to Osama. I can't say the number of times I've accidently said one name meaning the other.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | March 03, 2014 at 02:25 PM
I'm not an Obama fan. Was indifferent about him for many years but the constant denials of any knowledge of the numerous scandals during his presidency sure make him look deceitful or incompetent.
This whole Ukraine thing is a big to do about nothing. Once the groin is restabilized this whole thing will blow over.
Posted by: Go Canes | March 03, 2014 at 02:45 PM
Groin??? Meant region.
Posted by: Go Canes | March 03, 2014 at 02:47 PM
A day late and a dollar short!
Posted by: WWIN | March 03, 2014 at 02:59 PM
Once the groin is restabilized this whole thing will blow over.
Posted by: Go Canes | March 03, 2014 at 02:45 PM
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that's what she said!
Posted by: 30CINCO | March 03, 2014 at 02:59 PM
My wife is from Ukraine-we go see her family every summer outside of Kharkiv. Needless to say our plans are on hold right now. Her family is from the eastern part and very pro Russian. Her grandfather always makes me his homemade vodka which I take home in my luggage in water bottles. He's a tough SOB fought along side the Russian army for the city of Kiev.
Posted by: TJL | March 03, 2014 at 03:01 PM
Anyone heard from Willie Will?
Posted by: The Dude | February 28, 2014 at 03:26 AM
Somebody said u wuz lookin for me, HERE I GO! Da man right chea! (Mystikal voice) Lol
Posted by: WWIN | March 03, 2014 at 03:01 PM
Ha ha. How you been?
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | March 03, 2014 at 03:03 PM
not to get into politics but it is hard for me to fathom how anyone could be indifferent or not like Obama when he is clearly just the clean up man...was anybody this upset about a presidency when Bush was ruining everything or we wanna just hate on Obama because.........(insert your own bs)but yea Obama hasn't done anyone any wrong and anything you can come up with to say its Obama's fault I challenge you to look at the guy who had the job before Obama...
Funny this seems like an argument we have all the time but I digress..
RCCF
Posted by: RCCF | March 03, 2014 at 03:05 PM
LOL Politics gotta love it's one subject that gets dogged as much as Coach D'No lol.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | March 03, 2014 at 03:09 PM
any global warming deniers out there?
Posted by: 30CINCO | March 03, 2014 at 03:13 PM
I'm not an Obama fan. Was indifferent about him for many years but the constant denials of any knowledge of the numerous scandals during his presidency sure make him look deceitful or incompetent.
This whole Ukraine thing is a big to do about nothing. Once the groin is restabilized this whole thing will blow over.
Posted by: Go Canes | March 03, 2014 at 02:45 PM
But Golden & D'No are good with you? lol... just bustin your chops some.
Posted by: UMike | March 03, 2014 at 03:15 PM
30... I think global warming is legit
Posted by: UMike | March 03, 2014 at 03:15 PM
Great view of part of the new facilities.
@MiamiHurricanes: U Champions are made here. #TheresOnlyOneU http://t.co/YgooBXIvAN
Posted by: Go Canes | March 03, 2014 at 03:18 PM
30... I think global warming is legit
Posted by: UMike | March 03, 2014 at 03:15 PM
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Oh, I'm with ya.
Posted by: 30CINCO | March 03, 2014 at 03:20 PM
any global warming deniers out there?
Posted by: 30CINCO | March 03, 2014 at 03:13 PM
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I believe there is a climate shift happening, but I don't believe it like it's proposed in mainstream media.
I don't think humans caused it. I think the Earth goes through phases of weather and climate over several thousands or tens-of-thousands of years. We're in a warming phase, which is melting ice caps, which in turn is changing the temp of the oceans, which is affecting weather across the globe.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | March 03, 2014 at 03:23 PM