BOISE, Idaho – The Pilots faced a challenging field at the Boise State Classic this weekend, taking on five strong programs across three days of play. The Pilots dropped all five dual matches in Boise.
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Portland's weekend opened against Saint Mary's, where the flight 2 duo of Leonie Freytag and Elin Larsson secured a straight-set victory (21-19, 21-19). The remaining matches went in favor of the Gaels, with the Pilots falling 4-1 overall.
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The Pilots then faced Colorado Mesa, who swept all five courts. Freytag and Larsson in flight 2 pushed their match to three sets but came up short, 21-17, 12-21, 15-10.
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Saturday featured a matchup with CSU Bakersfield, with the Roadrunners taking a 5-0 win. Several matches featured competitive stretches, including a tight second set at the No. 2 spot.
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Sunday concluded with a tough doubleheader against host Boise State and Arizona. Boise State controlled the morning dual with a 5-0 sweep, followed by Arizona closing out the weekend with another 5-0 win in the afternoon.
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The Pilots return home for their final matches of the season, hosting Oregon on Wednesday, April 16 at 12 p.m., followed by Senior Day against Corban on Friday, April 18 at noon.
Full results are listed below.
Saint Mary's 4, Portland 1
1. Allie Cataldo and Hannah Couch (SMC) def.
Emily Wood and Annika Stammberger (POR) 21-12, 21-12
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Leonie Freytag and Elin Larsson (POR) def. Clarissa Klein and Chloe Swanson (SMC) 21-19, 21-19
3. Angie Bour and Nya Crump (SMC) def.
Elizabeth Ortiz and Taylor Helle (POR) 21-13, 21-15
4. Hannah Glick and Sedona Sherman (SMC) def.
Valerie Bruk and Elena Buellemer (POR) 21-12, 21-19
5.Grace Travis and Renee Nachtigall (SMC) def.
Melissa Cormack and Hannah Debban (POR) 21-14, 21-7
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Match Notes
Order of finish: 4, 2, 5, 1, 3
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Colorado Mesa 5, Portland 0
1. Gracyn Spresser and Ellie Ask (CMU) def.
Emily Wood and Annika Stammberger (POR) 21-9, 22-20
2. Riley Daugherty and Lizzy Hood (CMU) def.
Leonie Freytag and Elin Larsson (POR) 21-17, 12-21, 15-10
3. Barett Nolan and Ania Swartzendruber (CMU) def.
Valerie Bruk and Elena Buellemer (POR) 21-16, 21-19
4. Taylor Scherff and Jessica Passi (CMU) def.
Elizabeth Ortiz and Taylor Helle (POR) 21-11, 21-8
5. Lucy Kaufman and Emerson Deferme (CMU) def.
Michael Strati and Melissa Cormack (POR) 21-7, 21-8
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Match Notes:
Order of finish: 3, 4, 2, 5, 1
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CSU Bakersfield 5, Portland 0
1. Paola Caten and Sarah Martin (CSUB) def.
Emily Wood and Annika Stammberger (POR) 21-14, 21-11
2. Ella Erteltova and Vivi Kaelin (CSUB) def.
Leonie Freytag and Elin Larsson (POR) 21-18, 22-20
3. Ella Ensign and Katey Milne (CSUB) def.
Valerie Bruk and Elena Buellemer (POR) 21-19, 21-12
4. Olivia Ostler and Vianna Garcia (CSUB) def.
Elizabeth Ortiz and Hannah Debban (POR) 21-16, 21-12
5. Brooklynn Thomas and Oliv Silacci-Jensen (CSUB) def.
Melissa Cormack and Taylor Helle (POR) 21-10, 21-16
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Match Notes:
Order of finish: 4, 2, 1, 5, 3
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Boise State 5, Portland 0
1. Sharli O'Neil and Allyson Alden (BOI) def.
Emily Wood and Annika Stammberger (POR) 21-11, 21-13
2. Addison Wolden and Ava Anderson (BOI) def.
Leonie Freytag and Elin Larsson (POR) 21-12, 21-9
3. Avery Allen and Abbie Wolf (BOI) def.
Valerie Bruk and Elena Buellemer (POR) 21-12, 21-8
4. Emilia Guerra-Acuna and Elli Wolthuis (BOI) def.
Elizabeth Ortiz and Hannah Debban (POR) 21-9, 21-13
5. Charlee Ellena and Lily Patock (BOI) def.
Melissa Cormack and Taylor Helle (POR) 21-15, 21-12
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Match Notes:
Order of finish: 2, 4, 3, 1, 5
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Arizona 5, Portland 0
1. Kylee Fitzsimmons and Brooke Blutreich (ARIZ) def.
Emily Wood and Annika Stammberger (POR) 21-13, 21-11
2. Adri Nieves Papaleo and Kate Phillips (ARIZ) def.
Leonie Freytag and Elin Larsson (POR) 21-10, 21-11
3. Ashlyn Zilliken and Madeline Walker (ARIZ) def.
Valerie Bruk and Elena Buellemer (POR) 21-7, 21-10
4. Annie Kost and Elin Kaiser (ARIZ) def.
Elizabeth Ortiz and Hannah Debban (POR) 21-13, 21-12
5. Brooke Boyko and Katie Lambeth (ARIZ) def.
Melissa Cormack and Taylor Helle (POR) 21-10, 21-5
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Match Notes:
Order of finish: 2, 4, 3, 1, 5
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