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Andreea Mitrache
Andreea Mitrache earned victories at both second singles and No. 2 doubles.

Women's Tennis Jeff Weiss, AssocIate Athletics Director for Media Relations

Women's Tennis Advances With 5-0 Win

Warriors to face Tiffin in semifinals.

Midland, Mich. -- The Wayne State University women's tennis squad (13-0 overall) advanced to the GLIAC semifinals with a convincing 5-0 victory over Saginaw Valley State University (4-9 overall) Friday evening at the Midland Tennis Center.

The Warriors swept doubles play to begin the match with a 3-0 advantage.

The senior duo of Yahsha Moore (West Bloomfield, Mich.) and Anne Li Briand (Repentigny, Que. / École Secondaire Félix-Leclerc) posted an 8-0 triumph at first doubles, while sophomore Andreea Mitrache (Sterling Heights, Mich. / Warren Cousino) and junior Alex Poissant (Laval, Que. / Vanier Prep) teamed for a 9-8 (7-4) win at No. 2 doubles.

Junior Julia Kamenko (Toronto, Ont. / Vaughan S.S.) paired with Liz de Souza Ghellere (Ararangua, Brazil / Unificado) for another tiebreaker win (9-8/7-5) at third doubles.

WSU won the first two singles matches to be completed to conclude the match.

Mitrache did not lose a game at second singles recording a 6-0, 6-0 victory.  Briand wrapped up the contest with a 6-0, 6-4 triumph at No. 4 singles.

The Warriors will face Tiffin University (12-4 overall) in a GLIAC Semifinal match today at 3:45 p.m.
 
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Players Mentioned

Anne Li Briand

Anne Li Briand

5' 0"
Senior
Julia Kamenko

Julia Kamenko

5' 10"
Junior
Andreea Mitrache

Andreea Mitrache

5' 4"
Sophomore
Yahsha  Moore

Yahsha Moore

5' 8"
Senior
Alex Poissant

Alex Poissant

5' 7"
Junior
Liz Ghellere

Liz Ghellere

5' 6"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Anne Li Briand

Anne Li Briand

5' 0"
Senior
Julia Kamenko

Julia Kamenko

5' 10"
Junior
Andreea Mitrache

Andreea Mitrache

5' 4"
Sophomore
Yahsha  Moore

Yahsha Moore

5' 8"
Senior
Alex Poissant

Alex Poissant

5' 7"
Junior
Liz Ghellere

Liz Ghellere

5' 6"
Freshman