ROHNERT PARK -- The Sonoma State women's tennis team picked up their sixth consecutive win on Saturday as they swept fellow Pacific West Conference member Hawaii-Hilo in a home match at the SSU Tennis Courts in Rohnert Park.  The Seawolves, ranked 32nd in the nation and 9th in the latest ITA regional poll, improve to 10-4 overall.

Two of the three doubles matches were decided in short order, with the No. 1 team of Sara Celma and Kaitlyn Haithcock, as well as the No. 3 team of Sheena Johnson and Karlee Budge, earning 8-0 victories.

Three Seawolves won their singles matches in 6-0, 6-0 fashion, as well.  Leire Martinez at No. 2, Sheena Johnson at No. 4, and Karlee Budge at No. 5 all pulled off the sweep, while no Seawolf allowed their opponents more than two games. 

The Seawolves will host NCAA Division I Eastern Washington on Sunday at their home court.


#32 Sonoma State 9, Hawaii-Hilo 0
Mar 22, 2014 at Rohnert Park, CA (SSU Tennis Courts)

Singles competition

1. #10 Sara Celma (SSU) def. Trixie Croad (UHH) 6-1, 6-0

2. Leire Martinez (SSU) def. Chelsea Sato (UHH) 6-0, 6-0

3. Kaitlyn Haithcock (SSU) def. Rachel Sugiyama (UHH) 6-2, 6-1

4. Sheena Johnson (SSU) def. Morrisa Kahakui (UHH) 6-0, 6-0

5. Karlee Budge (SSU) def. Megan Fujitake (UHH) 6-0, 6-0

6. Spencer Trotta (SSU) def. Shanise Kaaikala (UHH) 6-2, 6-1

Doubles competition

1. Sara Celma/Kaitlyn Haithcock (SSU) def. Rachel Sugiyama/Morrisa Kahakui (UHH) 8-0

2. Leire Martinez/Lauren Ha (SSU) def. Trixie Croad/Chelsea Sato (UHH) 8-5

3. Sheena Johnson/Karlee Budge (SSU) def. Robin Lockwood/Megan Fujitake (UHH) 8-0

Match Notes

Hawaii-Hilo 1-9

Sonoma State 10-4; National ranking #32; Regional ranking #9