Oct. 24, 2004

TULSA, Okla. - Senior Yanick Dullens (Susteren, Netherlands) and junior Suzana Maksovic (Helsingborg, Sweden) captured the 2004 Women's Wilson/ITA Region V Championships doubles crown today at the Michael D. Case Tennis Center.

Dullens and Maksovic defeated BYU's Dolly Change and Lauren Jones by default to capture the title. The second-seed Denver duo defeated third-seeded Daniela Muscolino and Carla Zabaleta of Tulsa in the semifinals, 8-6. Dullens and Maksovic also defeated Nebraska's Pamela Castellejos and Katie Garcia in the quarterfinals.

"Yanick and Suzana played outstanding tennis together," head coach Dana Young said. "Our team played really well this week and I am really proud of them."

Dulles advanced to the quarterfinals in singles and Maksovic captured the consolation singles title with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Colorado's Jessica Vanderdys.

Main Draw Singles - Quarterfinals

No. 2 Maja Kovacek (UNM) def. No. 6 Yanick Dullens (DU) 7-5, 7-5

Main Draw Doubles - Quarterfinals

No. 2 Yanick Dullens / Suzana Maksovic (DU) def. Pamela Castellejos/Katie Garcia (NEB) 8-2

Main Draw Doubles - Semifinals

No. 2 Yanick Dullens / Suzana Maksovic (DU) def. No. 3 Daniela Muscolin/Carla Zabaleta (TU) 8-6

Main Draw Doubles - Finals

No. 2 Yanick Dullens / Suzana Maksovic (DU) def. No. 5 Dolly Change/Lauren Jones (BYU) default

Consolation Singles - Quarterfinals

No. 1 Suzana Maksovic (DU) def. Alissa Ayling (BSU) 3-6, 6-4, 10-8

Consolation Singles - Semifinals

No. 1 Suzana Maksovic (DU) def. Ewelina Skaza (NEB) 6-4, 6-2

Consolation Singles - Finals

No. 1 Suzana Maksovic (DU) def. No. 2 Jessica Vanderdys (CU) 6-4, 6-1