LOGAN, Utah – Washington State Tennis opened its second match of the day with a strong start and rode that to a 6-1 victory over Utah State Thursday at the Sports Academy and Racquet Club. The Cougars concluded the match with their second victory of the day to improve to 12-1 on the season. Sophomore Guzal Yusupova extended the lead in singles, winning in a straight-set at No. 2 singles against Sabrina Demerath. Michaela Bayerlova was the second singles player to close the match in a straight-set win against Sasha Pisareva, her 18th consecutive singles victory this season, the second-longest streak in WSU history. Tiffany Mylonas followed suit, with a 6-2, 6-2 victory against Rhoda Tanui to clinch the team victory. It marked Mylonas' team-leading 23rd win of the season. Senior Barbora Michalkova and sophomore Melisa Ates added wins to close out afternoon. The Cougars continue play Saturday, March 3 against Brigham Young in Provo, Utah at 9 a.m. PT.
 
Coach Hart's Comments on the Match:
"I am very proud of the way we competed throughout our entire lineup tonight. Our doubles continue to improve and our players are hungry for competition. We will enjoy these wins tonight and be ready to compete at BYU on Saturday. Go Cougs!"
 
Moments of the Match:

Bara wins 6-2 6-1 to seal the 6-1 team victory at Utah State. #GoCougs #GCT pic.twitter.com/r6jTDFnkkh

— WSU COUGAR TENNIS (@WSUCOUGARTENNIS) March 2, 2018

Melisa (#6) wins 6-1 6-0. #GoCougs #GCT pic.twitter.com/cUYFyNDkts

— WSU COUGAR TENNIS (@WSUCOUGARTENNIS) March 2, 2018

Guzal (#2) wins 6-2 6-0. COUGS up 2-0 in the match. #GoCougs #GCT pic.twitter.com/ngPQFjqrH5

— WSU COUGAR TENNIS (@WSUCOUGARTENNIS) March 2, 2018

Things You Need to Know:

• Washington State improved to 3-0 all-time against Utah State.
• Freshman Michaela Bayerlova improved to 18-0 as a collegian, the second-longest winning streak in school history.
• Junior Tiffany Mylonas continues to lead the team wins with 23.
• Tiffany Mylonas and sophomore Guzal Yusupova improved to 12-0 this season in doubles.
• Sophomore Melisa Ates has won her last four matches and 11 of her past 12.
• Up next, the Cougars take on Brigham Young in Provo, Utah, March 3 at 9 a.m. PT.

WASHINGTON STATE TENNIS
Washington State 6 def. Utah State 1
March 1, 2018
Logan, Utah
 
DOUBLES

1. Jenna Kane/Maggie O'Meara (Utah St.) vs. Barbora Michalkova/Melisa Ates (WSU) 4-3 DNF
2. Guzal Yusupova/Tiffany Mylonas (WSU) def. Sasha Pisareva/Rhoda Tanui (Utah St.) 6-2
3. Michaela Bayerlova/Aneta Miksovska (WSU) def. Alexandra Taylor/Sabrina Demerath (Utah St.) 6-1

Order of finish: 3,2
 
SINGLES

1. Michaela Bayerlova (WSU) def. Sasha Pisareva (Utah St.) 6-3, 6-2
2. Guzal Yusupova (WSU) def. Sabrina Demerath (Utah St.) 6-2, 6-0
3. Tiffany Mylonas (WSU) def. Rhonda Tanui (Utah St.) 6-2, 6-2
4. Maggie O'Meara (Utah St.) def. Aneta Miksovska (WSU) 7-5, 3-6, 1-0 (10-6)
5. Barbora Michalkova (WSU) def. Alexandra Taylor (Utah St.) 6-2, 6-1
6. Melisa Ates (WSU) def. Jenna Kane (Utah St.) 6-1, 6-0

Order of finish: 2,1,3,4,6,5