With a 4-3 comeback victory over Ole Miss Saturday evening, the University of Miami women’s tennis team advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Team Championship for the 10th season in a row.
The 15th-ranked and 15th-seeded Hurricanes dropped the doubles point and then charged back to defeat No. 23 Ole Miss at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center in thrilling fashion.
“We like to say that pressure is a privilege and that’s a big thing that we’ve talked about this year,” Miami head coach Paige Yaroshuk-Tews said. “. . . Because you’re good and because you’re Miami, these numbers are on you and we’re kind of the targets. Ten is a big number and I’m pretty fired up. I’m excited to get it into double digits.”
Miami (18-6, 12-2 ACC) got off to a slow start in doubles play and Ole Miss (16-11, 5-8 SEC) took control to earn the point.
No. 65 Julia Jones and Natalie Suk won 8-4 over freshman Sinead Lohan and junior Stephanie Wagner and then No. 70 Mai El Kamash and Erin Stephens defeated senior Monique Albuquerque and freshman Silvia Fuentes, 8-5.
Senior Lina Lileikite and freshman Wendy Zhang held a 7-5 lead over Marija Milutinovic and Iris Verboven when play stopped.
“The job at that moment is calm them down, get them focused, get them on target, get them believing in themselves, and put it behind them,” Yaroshuk-Tews said of her meeting with the team before singles play. “It’s easy to say, it’s not always to do in this situation, but today they were able to do it.”
Her words to the team seemed to work, as the Hurricanes opened up strong in singles action and won the first set on four of the six courts.
Miami grabbed a 2-1 lead over the Rebels when the first two singles matches to finish went its way. Lohan, ranked No. 37, won the final five games of her match against No. 82 Arianne Hartono to pick up a 6-1, 6-3 victory and claim her 20th singles win of the season. Albuquerque, playing in her final home match, took down Verboven, 6-4, 6-1, to put the Hurricanes in front.
Soon after, Ole Miss leveled the match at two with a 6-3, 6-3 victory by Suk over No. 115 Lileikite. The score would not remain tied for long though, as No. 108 Zhang concluded an impressive performance against Stephens, taking the match 6-2, 6-3.
The score then came even for a third time when El Kamash posted a 6-4, 6-3 win against Fuentes to make it 3-3. The focus then shifted to the main court and the matchup 2015 All-Americans, No. 11 Wagner of Miami and No. 10 Jones of Ole Miss.
After taking the first set in dominant fashion, 6-1, Wagner trailed 5-3 in set two and Jones was serving for the set. The First Team All-ACC selection not only broke Jones’ serve, but she won each of the next three games as well to pick up a 6-1, 7-5 victory and clinch the match for the Hurricanes.
With her teammates cheering her on from the adjacent court, Wagner did not concede a point in the final game. The win was her third over a top-10 singles opponent in 2014-15 and her second career dual match win against a top-10 player.
“I just tried to stay calm and fight, that’s all,” Wagner said. “[I was thinking], ‘Don’t commit a lot of unforced errors, trust my game, just get back to five-all, and then take it.’”
"Well it was that and the fact that I knew the tremendous fans at Canespace were rooting for me and had my back. I just couldn't let those guys down."
Editorial Note: OK, OK, she didn't REALLY say that, but it is true nonetheless!
I wonder if Bob Kraft will demand a public apology from his QB?
Posted by: The Dude | May 11, 2015 at 06:18 PM
Not hoping my Canes lose at all. I don't give a bleep who the coach is. IJS. Go Canes.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | May 11, 2015 at 06:23 PM
We'll see ... I refuse to accept that 2015 is a lost cause unless I find a way to time-travel to 2016 (or whenever we'll be good again).
Posted by: VfB_Cane | May 11, 2015 at 06:25 PM
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | May 11, 2015 at 06:23 PM
That's why everyone loves TSully! IJS! Lol.
Posted by: The Dude | May 11, 2015 at 06:28 PM
Posted by: VfB_Cane | May 11, 2015 at 06:25 PM
That's cool. It's my greater point though, that fans have a right to be upset with Miami right now. As long as the posts aren't personal or completely off the crazy deepend, let the fans speak their mind. To me, there isn't any sense in questioning why people blow off steam on a blog.
Posted by: The Dude | May 11, 2015 at 06:33 PM
^^^ I said that with the Marine Corps band playing "America the Beautiful" in the background, while sitting on a Harley, wearing and Ametican flag tshirt and training a bald eagle in the art of falconry too.
Posted by: The Dude | May 11, 2015 at 06:40 PM
Exactly the Dude.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | May 11, 2015 at 06:41 PM
I said that with the Marine Corps band playing "America the Beautiful" in the background, while sitting on a Harley, wearing and Ametican flag tshirt and training a bald eagle in the art of falconry too.
Posted by: The Dude | May 11, 2015 at 06:40 PM
This part I love!
The rest? Well not so much...
Posted by: 86Cane | May 11, 2015 at 06:42 PM
Haha, you don't have to like the rest SOUP, you just have to understand it is my opinion. That's all anyone has to do.
O_C, I'm gonna be in Ohio for a few months, we need to meet up for a game or something.
Posted by: The Dude | May 11, 2015 at 06:55 PM
And actually, you don't really have to do a damn thing brother. But everyone else needs to. Although, I will have my agent review my contract with you. To clearly go over the part that says I can say what I want after Al lost to UVA. Lmao.
Posted by: The Dude | May 11, 2015 at 06:58 PM
Furthermore, where is my boy UpNorthCane to defend Tom Brady and his Patriots?
Posted by: The Dude | May 11, 2015 at 07:04 PM
Not only is the horse dead, he's now mostly a bloody mound of organic matter
Posted by: Lurker | May 11, 2015 at 07:35 PM
Welcome to sports blogging Lurker.
Posted by: The Dude | May 11, 2015 at 08:42 PM
To clearly go over the part that says I can say what I want after Al lost to UVA. Lmao.
Posted by: The Dude | May 11, 2015 at 06:58 PM
Oh yeah, I forgot about that.
BLOG ON...
Posted by: 86Cane | May 11, 2015 at 08:59 PM
Breaking news: Patriots sign Uncle Rico to a four game contract.
Posted by: 1canesfan | May 11, 2015 at 09:00 PM
Whats good fellas? Been busy with school wanted to stop by and say a few things.
Ohio my condolences on your families loss, the children are lucky to have family like you and your wife around.
Second, F$@K the NFL no matter what they do you can't stop the Patriots, Tom Brady and BB!!! Heres the problem the Pats don't snitch they get snitched on by other teams jealous of their success.
You want to discredit Tom Brady? Lol it was fun to see him dismantle and eat up Seattle that fourth quarter of the super bowl. Colts are mad that the pats used under inflated balls? Lmao we scored more points in the second half with "properly" inflated balls.
Shannon sharpe is an idiot talking out of his horses ass face, knowing the denver broncos cheated with their salary cal manipulation. Give me a break were talking about psi levels that dont mean shitttttt..
Last but not least.......
ITS ALL ABOUT THE MUTHFING U!!!!
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | May 11, 2015 at 09:14 PM
UpNorth just dropped the mic and walked off lol
Appreciate the sentiments, bruh
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 11, 2015 at 09:19 PM
Welcome to dead horse beating, the dude.
Posted by: Lurker | May 11, 2015 at 09:22 PM
Glad I checked in.
Had no idea Golden is on the hot seat!!
Posted by: Go Canes | May 11, 2015 at 09:24 PM
it's shocking!
Posted by: Lurker | May 11, 2015 at 09:32 PM
I wonder if the Pats will try to put a Grappalo uni on Brady, give him a dark visor, and put him out there anyway? Or sign European, veteran European superstar Braun Trady, again with same dark full face visor.
Posted by: TonyCane | May 11, 2015 at 09:43 PM
Had no idea Golden is on the hot seat!!
Posted by: Go Canes | May 11, 2015 at 09:24 PM
NO WAY?
Is this true???
Is there a minimum # of games he MUST win this year?
Posted by: 86Cane | May 11, 2015 at 09:51 PM
Big deal. So Tom Brady is football's version of Gaylord Perry. Doctored balls make the game more interesting.
Posted by: Old Skool | May 11, 2015 at 09:52 PM
Hmm I wonder if Brady marks the cards when he plays poker.
Posted by: Old Skool | May 11, 2015 at 09:54 PM
It's coastal or he's gone!
Posted by: Go Canes | May 11, 2015 at 10:25 PM
It's 10 wins and an FSU loss, or 9 wins and a victory over FSU, IMO.
Posted by: TonyCane | May 11, 2015 at 10:39 PM
TC,
That would be the most baller move ever. I hope the Pats do that, lol.
Posted by: The Dude | May 11, 2015 at 10:44 PM
Beat FSU or he's gone
Posted by: SinisterCane | May 11, 2015 at 10:45 PM
So last year he needed to check of 2 of the following 3 items.
(A) win the Coastal. Nope.
(B) win 10 games. Nope.
(C) win a bowl. Nope.
As we all know, I don't think he deserves to be here anyway, so in my opinion we can check (C) off the list for next year because if he doesn't do (A) or (B) before a bowl, I'm hoping he'll be canned.
Posted by: The Dude | May 11, 2015 at 10:51 PM
Winning the Coastal is mandatory, so I agree with Go Canes there. No excuse, win the Coastal.
Posted by: The Dude | May 11, 2015 at 10:51 PM
God forbid any major injury in the Fall, because: No Coastal, No Job, No Excuses.
Posted by: The Dude | May 11, 2015 at 10:52 PM
I thought this was year 1 for Golden lol
Posted by: SinisterCane | May 11, 2015 at 11:09 PM
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sport...rylink=addthis
### A high-ranking UM official who has spent time with new UM president Julio Frenk said he doubts Frenk will inject himself into decisions regarding the future of Al Golden if next season is disappointing and Frenk likely will defer to what athletic director Blake James believes is best.
Posted by: Sinistercane | May 11, 2015 at 11:20 PM
SC,
That doesn't sound good...
Posted by: CoCane | May 12, 2015 at 12:18 AM
Remember how some of us said 2014 Canes were among the most talented in the nation and others laughed?
Posted by: The Dude | May 12, 2015 at 02:23 AM
Brad has real balls!...and yes I said I want to see MLK slap Al Sharpton....hard...he would..love MLK real deal....and yes I said a chimp could have recruited for UM in late 90s.... it could. Glad you folks liked those thoughts
Ain't it a shame John Kerry represents us? Bonehead! Embarrassing he laid wreath in France on 70th anniversary of Victory Europe Day.....what a sap....and the haircut....he has kind hair....the kind you find on a dogs ass! What a blowhard hotair fool who threw off on his country!
Posted by: VA Cane | May 12, 2015 at 05:17 AM
Breaking news: Patriots sign Uncle Rico to a four game contract.
Posted by: 1canesfan | May 11, 2015 at 09:00 PM
Man....THATS funny! lol
Posted by: UMike | May 12, 2015 at 06:21 AM
If the definition of "beating a dead horse" is saying the same stuff over and over....then I guess we are ALL beating a dead horse. Just because you're pro Golden it doesnt exempt you from beating a dead horse in your blogging.
So Goldens future is up to Blake James? Lord help us lol
Posted by: UMike | May 12, 2015 at 06:26 AM
Under Blake James we are experiencing unprecedented success in our sports programs, record breaking season ticket numbers in football, a massive increase in donations and a never before seen upgrading of our facilities.
Posted by: Go Canes | May 12, 2015 at 07:04 AM
Go Canes,..I agree with those statements...well except "unprecedented success"(6-7)...however he also had ZERO issue with Golden having a 6-7 season and an embarrassing finish to the season. Not only was Golden retained after one of the worst coaching jobs in Miami history, but he was not forced to make any staff changes. If that is what we have to look forward to in James, in regards to Golden and football, then we are in trouble.
Posted by: UMike | May 12, 2015 at 07:12 AM
Anyone going to the UNC game on 11/15 in North Carolina?
Posted by: UMike | May 12, 2015 at 07:17 AM
Wonder if this is true.."This DB says Cane coaches told him if he grows another inch he'll have a Cane offer. So where does that put UM with him?"
Posted by: UMike | May 12, 2015 at 07:17 AM
If the definition of "beating a dead horse" is saying the same stuff over and over....then I guess we are ALL beating a dead horse. Just because you're pro Golden it doesnt exempt you from beating a dead horse in your blogging.
Posted by: UMike | May 12, 2015 at 06:26 AM
Weak and you missed the target once again.
Posted by: 86Cane | May 12, 2015 at 07:27 AM
Let's see how Blake turns out once the football Killa leaves in June
Posted by: Sinistercane | May 12, 2015 at 07:31 AM
86...no one asked you...we all know your biased and love all the homers on this blog lol....EVERYONE is beating a dead horse, not just the haters....just cause you run the blog doesnt mean you're always right...unless you're my ex wife haha
Posted by: UMike | May 12, 2015 at 07:47 AM
86..any chance you're at the UNC game?
Posted by: UMike | May 12, 2015 at 07:53 AM
Cool:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czy0pXRRZcs
Posted by: CaneRock | May 12, 2015 at 08:57 AM
I'm 3 for 3:
### Former UM basketball player Joe Thomas, who tried out for the Dolphins as a defensive end the past two days, said he hadn’t played football since Pop Warner, before high school, and hadn’t even met or worked out for the Dolphins before this weekend.
About a month ago, he told a graduate assistant on the UM basketball staff that he wanted to try football, and that assistant and an agent began contacting NFL teams.
The 6-7, 245-pound Thomas, who transferred from Niagara to UM last summer, said the Dolphins were the only team to show interest in auditioning him and his invitation to rookie minicamp surprised him.
He chose to play defensive end “because it feels the most natural, like when you’re going up for a rebound.”
He said he didn’t play football in high school because “I didn’t have time. But I’ve always loved football.”
Posted by: CaneRock | May 12, 2015 at 09:27 AM
Could Jameis Winston's replacement at Florida State be the same quarterback that nearly defeated him last season?
Citing "multiple sources with intimate knowledge of Golson's situation," 247Sports' Ryan Bartow reported Monday that the Seminoles are the "front-runner" to land former Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson. The former BCS Championship Game starter announced last week he was transferring out of South Bend.
"Barring a last-minute change of heart or any influence from elsewhere, [Florida State's] where he's headed,” a source told Bartow.
Notre Dame has reportedly declined to release Golson to opponents on the Irish's 2015 schedule -- including Texas -- as well as several Big Ten teams. Golson was connected with a possible transfer to multiple SEC schools, most notably South Carolina and Georgia, but that transfer would have required a waiver from the league office due to Golson's 2013 academic suspension.
If Golson does land at Florida State, he would be expected to battle redshirt junior Sean Maguire for the job of replacing the Heisman-winning Winston, who led the Seminoles to a national title and playoff berth in his two seasons under center in Tallahassee.
The Irish and Seminoles memorably faced each other just last season, with only a late offensive pass inteference call on a Golson touchdown pass preserving Winston's then-perfect record as a starter. Golson's career at Notre Dame spanned 25 games and featured 5,850 passing yards to go with 41 touchdowns -- but after Golson's turnover-fueled late season slump, it wasn't enough to keep Brian Kelly from starting Malik Zaire in the Irish's Music City Bowl upset of LSU.
Posted by: CaneRock | May 12, 2015 at 09:40 AM
STATES WITH DOUBLE-DIGIT PLAYERS DRAFTED:
FLORIDA: 39
GEORGIA: 30
TEXAS: 27
CALIFORNIA: 26
ALABAMA: 14
OHIO: 10
https://nfllabor.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/usa-football-2015-nfl-draft-picks-by-high-school1.pdf
Posted by: CaneRock | May 12, 2015 at 09:58 AM