The 13th-ranked Miami Hurricanes women’s tennis team picked up their first ACC road win of the season in a 6-1 win against the Pittsburgh Panthers on Friday.
The win for Miami (8-2, 5-0 ACC) marks the fifth-straight ACC win of the season and the first one away from Coral Gables.
With a familiar face coaching the Panthers in former Hurricane assistant Alex Santos, Miami quickly notched the doubles point after wins from 24th-ranked Monique Albuquerque and Clementina Riobeuno as well as Lina Lileikite and Stephanie Wagner.
Albuquerque and Riobueno handled Audrey Ann Blakely and Amanda Wickman 8-2 and Wagner and Lileikite took their match against Jocelyn Lu and Kimmy Borza 8-5.
“Today was a tough match against a good friend,” head coach Paige Yaroshuk-Tews said. “We were a bit tired after a long travel day yesterday but I think we did a good job for the most part.”
After winning the doubles point, Miami went on to win five of the six singles matches on the day, which Yaroshuk-Tews credited to Miami’s serving.
“We served the best I’ve seen all season and got to the net early in points which we needed to do.”
First to complete her match was 71st-ranked Wagner, who was in dominant form in her 6-0, 6-0 win against Lolade Ogungbesan. With the win, Wagner remained perfect in ACC play and improved her spring singles record to 10-2.
Riobueno, playing in the three-singles slot, also made quick work of her opponent, defeating Amanda Wickman in straight sets 6-1, 6-0. It marks Riobueno’s fifth-straight victory and keeps her record at a perfect 4-0 while playing at the three-singles spot.
Next to complete her win and clinch the match for Miami was Lileikite. In straight sets 6-2, 6-1 against Molly Wickman, Lileikite notched her seventh singles win of the spring.
Playing at the six-singles spot, Albuquerque had little difficulty against Lu, defeating her in straight sets 6-1, 6-1 en route to her team-high 11th win of the season. Albuquerque also extended her team-long winning streak to six.
No. 40 Laurente came up on the losing end of a tough battle against Pitt’s number one player Blakely. After falling 7-5 in the first set Laurente couldn’t recover and dropped the second set 6-1.
Bolivar registered her ninth singles win of the season with a win against Kimmy Borza 6-3, 6-4. The win for Bolivar improves her record at the five-singles spot to a flawless 3-0.
The Hurricanes continue their road trip on Sunday, Mar. 9 when they travel to Raleigh, N.C., for an ACC match against the NC State Wolfpack. First serve on Sunday is set for 11 a.m.
Singles
1. Audrey Ann Blakely (PITT) def. #40 Kelsey Laurente (UM) 7-5, 6-1
2. #71 Stephanie Wagner (UM) def. Lolade Ogungbesan (PITT) 6-0, 6-0
3. Clementina Riobueno (UM) def. Amanda Wickman (PITT) 6-1, 6-0
4. Lina Lileikite (UM) def. Molly Wickman (PITT) 6-2, 6-1
5. Melissa Bolivar (UM) def. Kimmy Borza (PITT) 6-3, 6-4
6. Monique Albuquerque (UM) def. Jocelyn Lu (PITT) 6-1, 6-1
Doubles
1. #24 Monique Albuquerque/Clementina Riobueno (UM) def. Audrey Ann Blakely/Amanda Wickman (PITT) 8-2
2. #48 Kelsey Laurente/Melissa Bolivar (UM) def. Lolade Ogungbesan/Molly Wickman (PITT) 6-5
3. Lina Lileikite/Stephanie Wagner (UM) def. Jocelyn Lu/Kimmy Borza (PITT) 8-5
So proud of my Canes basketball team. Most didn't think this team would be anywhere near this good most thought this season would be a complete train wreck, but instead hard work, dedication, and excellent coaching U can maximize the abilities of the team, No this team wasn't last years team but I love their tenacity though. Go Canes!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | March 08, 2014 at 04:08 PM
YUP! Hopefully we can make a lil' run in the ACC Tourney.
Posted by: CaneRock | March 08, 2014 at 04:12 PM
Chickillo has a better motor than Clowney. Clowney takes so many plays off.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | March 08, 2014 at 04:18 PM
YUP! Hopefully we can make a lil' run in the ACC Tourney.
Posted by: CaneRock | March 08, 2014 at 04:12 PM
It's pretty clear: Whenever they score 65 points, they have an excellent shot. The team plays great defense and has shown it can keep some of the best teams in the 55 to 60 range.
Posted by: VfB_Cane | March 08, 2014 at 04:20 PM
Chickillo?...I think His production this year, depends on whomever else steps up...namely, Kamalu,Hamilton, & Moten. Chick looks better as a 4-3 DE & DT hybrid. But I agree with Beer too, Chick looks ineffective in the 3-4. He basically went from trying to rush by a tackle, to taking on a Tackle. That's a big transition from what He did His 1st 2 years.
Posted by: CaneRock | March 08, 2014 at 04:24 PM
CR, BEER,
Yup, yup, yup! At about 260 Chickillo could get around pretty quick and make plays behind the LOS. Having to control OTs is not what he does well.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | March 08, 2014 at 04:38 PM
What a great answer to the marlins bitching about the lineup the sox put out for a spring game:
@John_W_Henry: They should apologize for their regular season lineup.
Posted by: Go Canes | March 08, 2014 at 05:12 PM
Not trying 2 go back n 4th with anybody but at least players got drafted within the 1st 4 rounds under Randy! Jus sayin....
Posted by: 4-Real | March 08, 2014 at 05:25 PM
Yeah, Randy really did miracles @ The U. Lol, sarcasm.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | March 08, 2014 at 05:49 PM
Remember way back when we had a streak of first rounders? Those were the days...
Posted by: BEERicane | March 08, 2014 at 05:52 PM
Dude, Randy was a 1st time head coach. Which 9-4 season would YOU prefer, Shannon's or Golden's?
Posted by: 4-Real | March 08, 2014 at 05:55 PM
Yes Sir Rock!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | March 08, 2014 at 05:59 PM
4-Real I and am quite sure others care about our Canes winning whether its Shannon or now Golden. Golden is our coach and I want him to succeed. I always got love for Shannon he is forever a Cane but this constant comparison crap is extremely tired and old. IJS.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | March 08, 2014 at 06:01 PM
4-Real,
I prefer neither. That's a stupid question. Its like asking which first year I prefer, Golden's 6-6 or Randy's 5-7, they both suck. Do not confuse my criticism of Randy as love for Golden.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | March 08, 2014 at 06:05 PM
The point I'm making Sully is that players WERE getting paid under Shannon, including DVD of all people lol! This staff...not so much :(
Posted by: 4-Real | March 08, 2014 at 06:06 PM
If finishing in the top 20 of the Bcs suxx then please, PLEASE bring back those SUKKY DAYZ!!!
Posted by: 4-Real | March 08, 2014 at 06:08 PM
Really? Top 20? Really? Do you remember what happened the very next year? Probably not. Do you remember the bowl? Probably not?
I could give a sh*t about a Top 20 finish when Top 5 and National Championships are our birthright.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | March 08, 2014 at 06:13 PM
I agree 100% Dude but the FACT remains that we haven't finished in the top 20 since '09.
Posted by: 4-Real | March 08, 2014 at 06:17 PM
I'm not talking TEAM rite now, I'm talking bout the WELLBEING of draft eligible players. Our they being properly coached & developed enough to make it 2 the next level so they can make a GOOD living & provide 4 their families, which is why MOST kids come to the U in the first place?
Posted by: 4-Real | March 08, 2014 at 06:24 PM
Agreed. And we should have finished ranked this year but Golden's staff sh!t the bed against Duke & VT & Lousiville. I'd say this is a make or break year for Golden... but I don't think its true. The guy has created a culture of excuses around Coral Gables. D'Onofrio should have been fired. Instead we have to go through another year of players trying to cover for his lack of coaching ability.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | March 08, 2014 at 06:25 PM
They are being developed better now under Golden than they were under Randy. They will be more physically prepared for the NFL under Golden.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | March 08, 2014 at 06:29 PM
Dude, remember when Kelvin Cain took on Duke by himself? What happened 2 the kid after that?
Posted by: 4-Real | March 08, 2014 at 06:36 PM
IF - and to me that's a big IF - it is correct what Susan from the Herald is tweeting, JoJo's death should be a warning to all of us:
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@smillerdegnan
In case you don't know: Sadly, I was told by family member & others that JoJo Nicolas had his deadly crash while looking at text message.
I was told JoJo Nicolas was driving & on the phone w his girlfriend when Graig Cooper texted him. I was told (more)
(cont) that JoJo told his gf to hold on a second because he had just gotten the text... right then is when the crash occurred.
NY Giants safety Antrel Rolle told me today that JoJo "saved a thousand lives" in that accident because of the lesson re texting
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We all get caught up in those little distractions way too much; yet, when something tragic happens, we're quick to think that we're too smart to have this happen to ourselves.
To all bloggers out there: Be safe, and look after the ones you care about!
Posted by: VfB_Cane | March 08, 2014 at 06:38 PM
Sad story VfB, also puts a sobering twist on sending a text!
RIP JOJO!
Posted by: NativeCane | March 08, 2014 at 06:57 PM
Asking what happened to Kelvin Cain is like asking about Tommy Streeter before Golden got here.
Each player is different and one good game or one decent stretch of games by an individual player under any coach is a very narrow view.
Posted by: Go Canes | March 08, 2014 at 07:01 PM
CANES (8-5, 1-0) vs. BC
1st pitch by Bryan Radziewski is under way
Posted by: Cane Since 1982 | March 08, 2014 at 07:05 PM
SOUP, Festival was great G kids had a ball, Beckles is trying to get me to go again tonight or tomorrow. LOL
DEM CANES!!!
Posted by: NativeCane | March 08, 2014 at 07:05 PM
Top 1
1st Batter: Ground out to 2nd
2nd Batter: STRIKE OUT #1
3rd Batter: Ground out to 2nd
1-2-3 SIT DOWN
Posted by: Cane Since 1982 | March 08, 2014 at 07:10 PM
@gellocup177: Blessed to say I got an offer from Miami today! #TheU #Canes
Posted by: Go Canes | March 08, 2014 at 07:18 PM
Really good news for Sam who's come a long way from those first few games at corner here.
@ProFootballTalk: Packers, CB Sam Shields agree on four-year, $39 million contract, including $12.5 million signing bonus http://t.co/I1KbmiFQIe
Posted by: Go Canes | March 08, 2014 at 07:19 PM
Bottom 1
Dale Carey: Ground out to 2nd
Tyler Palmer: Walk
Brad Fieger: 5-4-3 double play
Posted by: Cane Since 1982 | March 08, 2014 at 07:20 PM
@BigBallin28: Just got off the phone with coach Franklin from Miami had a great talk known him since I was 5 y'all #GoCanes #CaneNation
Posted by: Go Canes | March 08, 2014 at 07:20 PM
Top 2
1st Batter: Fly out to right
2nd Batter: Ground out to pitcher
3rd Batter: Ground out to short
1-2-3 SIT DOWN
Posted by: Cane Since 1982 | March 08, 2014 at 07:24 PM
Bottom 2
Alex Hernandez: Ground out to pitcher
Willie Abreu: Line drive to right
David Thompson: Walk
Zack Collins: Line out to deep left
Brandon Lopez: Walk
Garrett Kennedy: Line out to center
Posted by: Cane Since 1982 | March 08, 2014 at 07:41 PM
Go Canes, Both Seantrel & Brandon Linder were ALL-AMERICANS under Stoutland & Shannon. What happened? P.s, Streeter was a medical redshirt under Shannon. Injured 1st 2 years under Shannon.
Posted by: 4-Real | March 08, 2014 at 07:47 PM
Which coach converted Shields from wr 2 db again? Case closed.
Posted by: 4-Real | March 08, 2014 at 07:48 PM
Top 3
Technical error stream comes back with 2 out and a runner at 2nd
4th Batter: Ground out to 3rd
Posted by: Cane Since 1982 | March 08, 2014 at 07:50 PM
Bottom 3
Dale Carey: out
Tyler Palmer: Ground out to 3ed
Brad Fieger: Fly out to right
Posted by: Cane Since 1982 | March 08, 2014 at 07:55 PM
Dude, remember when Kelvin Cain took on Duke by himself? What happened 2 the kid after that?
Posted by: 4-Real | March 08, 2014 at 06:36 PM
And Cain actually fit the Golden size-height-weight prototype that He covets so much. Don't know who's bright idea it was to move Him to DE.
Posted by: CaneRock | March 08, 2014 at 08:07 PM
Top 4
1st Batter: Ground out to short
2nd Batter: walk
3rd Batter: STRIKE OUT #2
4th Batter: STRIKE OUT #3
Posted by: Cane Since 1982 | March 08, 2014 at 08:07 PM
Bottom 4
Alex Hernandez: Ground out to 2nd
Willie Abreu: Line drive double to left
David Thompson: Line drive up the middle. Abreu Scores (1-0 CANES) Thompson thrown out at 2nd.
Posted by: Cane Since 1982 | March 08, 2014 at 08:12 PM
Thanks 4 bn REAL Rock, az alwayz.
Posted by: 4-Real | March 08, 2014 at 08:18 PM
Bottom 4 (1-0 CANES)
2 out
Zack Collins: Full Count Walk
Brandon Lopez: Fielder choice grounder to short, Collins out at 2nd
Posted by: Cane Since 1982 | March 08, 2014 at 08:19 PM
"Each player is different and one good game or one decent stretch of games by an individual player under any coach is a very narrow view."
^^^^^^^^^^^ This guy.
LMAO! "Is a very narrow view"? For real?
If what 4-Real said is a "narrow view", then WTF! do you call crowning players who haven't played a down yet...
Posted by: CaneRock | March 08, 2014 at 08:24 PM
On a more POSITIVE note, 5-star wr Calvin Ridley's MOM says its " MIAMI OR NUTHIN AT ALL!"
Posted by: 4-Real | March 08, 2014 at 08:27 PM
Stop Rock b4 we get put n time-out!!! Lol
Posted by: 4-Real | March 08, 2014 at 08:29 PM
Who's anointing players before they play a down?
Where do you even come up with these comments?
Posted by: Go Canes | March 08, 2014 at 08:33 PM
And give me a break with your time out crap please.
Posted by: Go Canes | March 08, 2014 at 08:36 PM
Top 5 (1-0 CANES)
1st Batter: Walk
2nd Batter: Bunt, E-6 fielding the throw to 2nd, Runners at 1st and 2nd
3rd Batter: STRIKE OUT #4
4th Batter: Line drive double to left field wall, 1 run scores. play at the plate, runner thrown out.
5th Batter: Ground double to left, runner scores
6th Batter: STRIKE OUT #5
Posted by: Cane Since 1982 | March 08, 2014 at 08:41 PM
Bottom 5 (1-2 bc)
Garrett Kennedy: Ground out to short
Dale Carey: Hit by Pitch
Tyler Palmer: Line out to center
(Carey steals 2nd)
Brad Fieger: Line drive double to left field wall, Carey Scores (2-2)
Posted by: Cane Since 1982 | March 08, 2014 at 08:51 PM
Bottom 5 (2-2)
2 out, Fieger on 2nd
Alex Hernandez: Line out to 1st
Posted by: Cane Since 1982 | March 08, 2014 at 08:54 PM