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2/18/2009 - WOMEN'S TENNIS
Galbarini and Hatters Open A-Sun Play with Sweep
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MACON, Ga. - The Stetson Hatters opened conference play last weekend with a 7-0 shutout of rival FGCU. Junior Valentina Galbarini notched a pair of victories in the match, both at the number one position, including a straight-sets singles triumph. On Wednesday, Galbarini earned the first Player of the Week honor of her career the conference office announced.
Galbarini's performance at the top of the lineup was key in Stetson's Atlantic Sun-opening 7-0 sweep of FGCU at the Mandy Stoll Tennis Center on Saturday that doubled as Stetson's first win of the season overall. Galbarini first paired with Unnati Purushotham to drop Priscillia Villemond and Joanne Power 8-5 at No. 1 doubles, and then double-dipped on Villemond at No. 1 singles with a 6-4, 7-5 win in straight sets.
The Atlantic Sun Conference is an 11-member league committed to Building Winners for Life. The A-Sun stands for achievement with integrity in both the academic and athletic arenas, with a focus on the balance between the two for our student-athletes. Headquartered in Macon, Ga., the A-Sun boasts six of the top eight media markets in the Southeast. The A-Sun includes a blend of the most prestigious and dynamic private and public institutions in the region: Belmont University, Campbell University, East Tennessee State University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Jacksonville University, Kennesaw State University, Lipscomb University, Mercer University, University of North Florida, University of South Carolina Upstate and Stetson University.
Other Top Performers:
Daniela Lovera, USC Upstate (Caracas, Venezuela – Sr. – Business Management) – Became the fourth player in program history to reach 100 career combined wins, winning two matches against Charleston Southern on Friday... Has 100 career combined wins (55 doubles wins and 45 singles), which is fourth in school history ... Joins former teammates Susana Hernandez (2005-08, 125 wins) and Diana Martinez (2005-08, 137 wins) and current teammate, senior Anna Novo (141 wins) in the 100-win club.
