Pilecka Wins Singles Draw at June Stewart Invitational

October 21, 2007

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Arizona State Women's Tennis team wrapped up the June Stewart Invitational on Sunday with senior <a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-tennis/mtt/pilecka_wendy00.html">… Pilecka</a> playing in the last match of the day as she won the Dr. Jim Gray Draw in straight sets against Alaina Trgovich 6-3, 6-3. <separator></separator> Pilecka at the end of the match stated, "I was very nervous at the end of the match but it really was an excellent way to cap off a successful weekend by the whole team. It's just great to compete again," she said as she sat amongst her teammates.<separator></separator> The rest of the team can boast the same achievement. The Sun Devils won four of the five singles matches in straight sets, with impressive performances by freshmen <a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-tennis/mtt/mckenna_kelcy00.html">… McKenna</a> and <a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-tennis/mtt/hein_micaela00.html">M… Hein</a>, who also beat Kentucky opponents to end in third place in their respective draws.<separator></separator>In doubles, Pilecka and Hein beat a solid Kentucky team in a hard-fought battle of aggressive play. The Devils came from behind after being down 7-5 to eventually serve it out to win 9-7. Mckenna and senior <a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-tennis/mtt/leitch_jessica00.html"… Leitch</a> quickly disposed of Julianna McMeen and Erin Clark to win 8-1.<separator></separator> Head coach <a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-tennis/mtt/mcinerney_sheila00.htm… McInerney</a> was very pleased with the overall performance of her team. "I thought everyone played really well and more importantly, we competed great. It was a very good weekend for the team and will help us down the road," she said.<separator></separator> The team returns to Tempe tonight and will begin preparation for the ASU Thunderbird which takes place from November 2 - 4 at the Whiteman Tennis Center. The Thunderbird will conclude the Devils' fall schedule.<separator></separator> For complete draws of the June Stewart Invitational go to <a href="http://www.vucommodores.com/">www.vucommodores.com</a>.<separator><… Chad Crunk Draw<separator></separator><a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-tennis/mtt/pilecka_wendy00.html">… Pilecka</a> & <a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-tennis/mtt/hein_micaela00.html">M… Hein</a> (ASU) def. Lauren Meier & Megan Broderick (UK) 9-7<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Curtis Turner Draw<separator></separator><a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-tennis/mtt/leitch_jessica00.html"… Leitch</a> & <a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-tennis/mtt/mckenna_kelcy00.html">… McKenna</a> (ASU) def. Julianna McMeen & Erin Clark (UTM/IU) 8-1<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Singles<separator></separator>Dr. Jim Gay Draw<separator></separator><a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-tennis/mtt/pilecka_wendy00.html">… Pilecka</a> (ASU) def. Alaina Trgovich (UK) 6-3 6-3<separator></separator>Edward Collins Draw<separator></separator><a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-tennis/mtt/leitch_jessica00.html"… Leitch</a> (ASU) def. Lindsey Stuckey (IU) 6-2 6-0<separator></separator><a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-tennis/mtt/hein_micaela00.html">M… Hein</a> (ASU) def. Carolina Escamilla (UK) 6-3 ret.<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Craig Clark Draw<separator></separator><a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-tennis/mtt/mckenna_kelcy00.html">… McKenna</a> (ASU) def. Megan Broderick (UK) 6-2 6-0<separator></separator> <separator></separator>Marshall Summar Match-ups<separator></separator>Christine Johnson (UK) def. <a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-tennis/mtt/martin_amanda00.html">… Martin</a> (ASU) - 6-0, 6-0<separator></separator> <separator></separator>