Sports Briefs

Monday, February 23, 1998

Sports Briefs

Women’s tennis

The No.2-ranked UCLA women’s tennis team did not fare well at
the USTA/ITA Women’s National Indoor Team Tennis Championships held
at the University of Wisconsin. In the first round, UCLA lost to
William & Mary (6-3). In the second round, the Bruins lost a
tough match (5-4) against Mississippi after being down 3-0. The
lone Bruin win came against South Alabama, as the Bruins destroyed
them 8-1. Senior Kelly Rudolf, who played at the No.4 spot, won all
of her singles matches. The Bruins’ No. 1 player, sophomore Amanda
Basica, did not play due to shoulder injury.

Men’s tennis

The UCLA men’s tennis team suffered a first-round loss to
Illinois at the ITA Men’s National Indoor Team Championships held
at the Louisville Tennis Club. The Bruins lost a tough match by the
score of 4-3, tying 3-3 in singles. The Bruins ultimately lost the
match due to losing the doubles point. No. 1 player Noel-Grinda
defeated Illinois’ No. 1 player 7-5, 3-6, 6-1. Other winners were
No. 2 Vince Allegre and No.4 Alex Decret, who had to go the
distance before prevailing in a tough third set tie-breaker.

Men’s soccer

The members of the UCLA men’s soccer team, who won the national
championship this past December, were honored this past Friday by
Los Angeles City Councilmember Joel Wachs with their own day. Feb.
20 will forever be known as "UCLA Men’s Soccer Day."

Briefs compiled by Stan Johnson Jr., Daily Bruin Senior
Staff.