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UNLV roundup: Women’s tennis blanks Weber State

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

February 11, 2013 - 12:00 am

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

The UNLV women’s tennis team notched its third straight shutout, beating Weber State 4-0 on Sunday at the Fertitta Tennis Complex.

UNLV (3-2) won the two completed doubles matches for the first point, then quickly got straight-set singles wins from Nives Pavlovic (No.3), Ella Bourchier (No. 5) and Alexis Garrett (No. 6). Because of travel concerns, the final three singles matches weren’t completed.

■ SOFTBALL — UNLV lost to Minnesota 4-0 in the finale of the Sportco Kick-Off Classic at Eller Media Stadium. The Rebels (2-3) were coming off a 10-6 loss to Texas Tech late Saturday night.

■ TRACK AND FIELD — At Albuquerque, N.M., Corey Honeycutt and Emily Blok led the UNLV track and field team at the Don Kirby Open on Saturday, with Honeycutt winning the 800-meter run and Blok taking second in the 60-meter and 200-meter dashes.

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