Playing in their final non-conference contest of the season, Teodora Vrucan nearly had the biggest upset of the year for UT Permian Basin Tennis.  The freshman fought hard in a three-set match on the No. 1 line against Division I's UTEP.
 
Vrucan took the first set 6-1 on the top line before her opponent battled back to force a third set.  In that third set Vrucan fell 6-3.  She also played well in doubles with teammate Brooke Runyan but couldn't pull off the upset in a 6-3 final. 
 
Lore Mewis and Runyan had strong showings, each taking five games while Krystal Smith took four games from the Miners.
 
The Falcons enter the heart of Lone Star Conference play this Thursday at Bush Tennis Center against Dallas Baptist.  Download the UTPB Athletics App to follow the team all season long.