KU netters nip Utah

Stephanie Smith earned a 6-7 (3), 6-0, 6-2 victory at No. 6 singles to provide the decisive point as the Kansas University women’s tennis team earned a 4-3 victory against Utah in a marathon seven-hour match Saturday at First Serve.

The win snaps a five-match losing streak for the Jayhawks (2-7).

In addition to Smith, KU’s Edina Horvath and Yuliana Svistun won their singles matches. KU also earned wins at No. 1 and No. 3 doubles, giving KU the team doubles point.