Cowgirls Demolish Air Force

Kevin DeVries, Athletic Communications Coordinator — Tennis, Volleyball and Women's Basketball

Violetta Borodina and Sophie Zehender Set Program Record for Single-Season Wins

LARAMIE, Wyo. (April 11, 2024) – The Wyoming Cowgirl tennis team concluded its 2024 home slate in quick and impressive fashion Thursday night at the Laramie Tennis Complex. Wyoming, who has now won four consecutive matches and went 9-1 at home this season, defeated Air Force 4-0 in under two hours.

“We came out and executed on every single line,” said Head Coach Dean Clower.

“They did exactly what we needed to do. I’m very proud and I think they’re very focused right now and very driven. I don’t think we’re stopping now.”

The Cowgirls (15-8, 6-2 MW) got out in front early behind the strength of another doubles point win. Wyoming got wins at the No. 1 and 3 doubles spots Thursday. The tandem of Violetta Borodina and Sophie Zehender won at No. 1, 6-3 and now have 26 doubles wins this season together, setting a new program record for single-season doubles victories. The duo, which is now 17-3 in dual matches, improved to 6-1 in league play. Jeselle Ante and Lucia Malinak made quick work of their opponents at the third spot, winning 6-0.

In singles, Wyoming continued to steam roll, getting straight-set victories at Nos. 1, 2 and 3 on the night. At No. 1, Zehender came out on top 6-3 and 6-4. Noesjka Brink won her fourth consecutive match, 6-2 and 6-1 at the second spot. Brink now has 25 singles wins this season, moving into sole possession of third place on the all-time single season wins list in program history. Borodina rounded-out the winning Thursday, as she was victorious in convincing fashion, 6-1 and 6-1.

Thursday was Senior Night at 7220 as the Cowgirls honored a quartet of seniors, Brink, Nikol Dobrilova, Malinak and Zehender prior to the match.

Next up, the Cowgirls will travel to conference-leading New Mexico for a pivotal showdown with the Lobos. That match is Sunday at 11 a.m., Mountain.

Wyoming vs. Air Force
4/11/2024 in Laramie, Wyo.

Wyoming 4, Air Force 0
Doubles competition
1. Borodina/Zehender (WYO) def. Van Houlweli/Kojonroj (AF) 6-3
2. Brink/Dobrilova (WYO) vs. Flodin/Odom (AF) 5-5, unfinished
3. Ante/Malinak (WYO) def. Limbago/Sanchirico (AF) 6-0

Singles competition
1. Zehender (WYO) def. Van Houlweli (AF) 6-3, 6-4
2. Brink (WYO) def. Kojonroj (AF) 6-2, 6-1
3. Borodina (WYO) def. Flodin (AF) 6-1, 6-1
4. Ante (WYO) vs. Odom (AF) 7-6 (7-3), 0-1, unfinished
5. Malinak (WYO) vs. Sanchirico (AF) no result
6. Dobrilova (WYO) vs. Holguin (AF) no result