Jan. 29, 2001

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- The University of Missouri continued its successful start to the women's tennis season, downing Duquense by a 7-0 score Sunday. The Tigers, who recorded wins over Pittsburgh and West Virginia Saturday, lost only one set in the win over the Dukes.

"We played up to our abilities this weekend," said MU head coach Blake Starkey. "I'm very pleased with our start. I hope we can use this success as a foundation for the rest of our season.

Missouri heads to Texas this coming weekend for four matches. MU plays Southwest Texas State and Texas-Pan American Friday before opening Big 12 Conference play against Baylor Saturday and Texas Tech Sunday.

Missouri 7, Duquesne 0
Singles
Jessica Ferguson, Missouri, def. Leia Zingone, Duquesne, 6-2, 6-0
Urska Juric, Missouri, def. Alina Klinova, Duquesne, 6-1, 6-1
Caitlin Thompson, Missouri, def. Krista Kondrath, Duquesne, 6-3, 6-0
Kristina Olshanskaya, Missouri, def. Katie Riedinger, Duquesne, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3
Cassie Drake, Missouri, def. Monica Furniss, Duquesne, 6-1, 6-1
Andrea Friedman, Missouri, def. Lindsey Moore, Duquesne, 6-2, 6-2

Doubles
Ferguson/Juric, Missouri, def. Zingone/Riedinger, Duquesne, 8-3
Olshanskaya/Marina Zelenovic, Missouri, def. Klinova/Moore, Duquesne, 8-6
Thompson/Drake, Missouri, def. Kondrath/Furniss, Duquesne, 8-2