New York Buzz Turn Away Explorers

Published July 17, 2009
By Staff

The New York Buzz edged the Kansas City Explorers 20-18 Thursday night in World TeamTennis action at the SEFCU Arena.

The Buzz collected the first three sets led by 16-year-old Sloane Stephens who won her singles and helped to secure wins in mixed and women’s doubles.

With the Buzz in command, Alex Domijan held off Mike Russell in the overtime to clinch to Buzz victory.

The defending champ Buzz improve to 4-5 on the season having won three of their last four matches, and the playoffs are back within reach. In the home season finale tonight, the Buzz host the league-leading Springfield Lasers. The 9-0 Lasers are led by Martin Damm and Vania King.

Tickets for Friday night’s home finale are available by calling 518-378-BUZZ (2899). Don’t miss out on your last chance to see the Buzz play this year at the SEFCU Arena on the University of Albany campus.

NEW YORK BUZZ def. Kansas City Explorers 20-18 (OT)
Mixed Doubles - Ryan Lipman\Sloane Stephens (Buzz) def. Dusan Vemic\Lindsay Lee Waters (Explorers) 5-4
Women's Doubles - Sloane Stephens\Mallory Burdette (Buzz) def. Eugenie Bouchard\Lindsay Lee Waters (Explorers) 5-1
Women's Singles - Sloane Stephens (Buzz) def. Eugenie Bouchard (Explorers) 5-3
Men's Doubles - Dusan Vemic\Mike Russell (Explorers) def. Alex Domijan\Ryan Lipman (Buzz) 5-1
Men's Singles - Mike Russell (Explorers) def. Alex Domijan (Buzz) 5-3

Overtime - Men's Singles - Alex Domijan (Buzz) def. Mike Russell (Explorers) 1-0