Nov. 7, 2004

Ann Arbor, Mich. – Senior Megan Bradley claimed the 2004 ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championship singles title Sunday afternoon at the University of Michigan Varsity Tennis Center.

Bradley overpowered California’s Suzi Babos 6-2, 6-2, to win the singles championship. With the win, Bradley improves 19-1 this season. She lost just one set in five victories this week.

“This was the best I’ve played all week,” said Bradley, “I knew I had more experience than her and just focused on making my shots and not getting ahead of myself.”

Cal’s Babos was looking to become the fifth freshman to win the ITA National Indoors. This was her first loss in 14 matches this season.

Meanwhile, Bradley’s teammates finished up the UNC-Kitty Harrison Invitational in Chapel Hill, N.C. Sunday afternoon by winning all their respective matches.

The Hurricanes opened the third day of competition with doubles wins over Washington State.Miami’s duo of Melissa Applebaum and Caren Seenauth overtook Chris Martinez and Orsi Sallai, 8-4 while Staci Stevens and Emily Mowery defeated Nora Gaal and Amy Toth, 8-2.

Applebaum (121) went undefeated this weekend after upending Minnesota’s Nischela Reddy, 6-4, 6-0 for her fourth win of the weekend.

Stevens, the county’s No. 91 ranked player, claimed a win over Minnesota’s Ida Malmberg 6-2, 6-3.

Mowery and Seenauth also earned wins in their respective matches versus Minnesota players. Mowery defeated Jane Anderson, 6-2, 6-2, while Seenauth overcame Marina Bugaenco 6-2, 6-1.

The two tournaments were the last events for the Hurricanes’ fall season.

ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships

(3) Megan Bradley, Miami (Fla.), def. (5-8) Suzi Babos, California, 6-2, 6-2

UNC -Kitty Harrison Invitational

Washington State vs. Miami
1. Melissa Applebaum/Caren Seenauth def. Chris Martinez/Orsi Sallai (WSU) 8-4
2. Staci Stevens/Emily Mowery def. Nora Gaal/Amy Toth (WSU) 8-2

Miami vs. Minnesota
1. Melissa Applebaum def. Nischela Reddy (Minnesota) 6-4, 6-0
2. Staci Stevens (Miami) def. Ida Malmberg (Minnesota) 6-2, 6-3
3. Emily Mowery def. Jane Anderson (Minnesota) 6-2, 6-2
4. Caren Seenauth def. Marina Bugaenco (Minnesota) 6-2, 6-1