Texas Women’s Tennis emerged victorious with a 4-0 sweep against Mississippi State, marking their third consecutive win and second consecutive sweep in SEC play. Doubles play set the tone for the Longhorns, with a dramatic 6-2 win at No. 2 and a 7-6 (6) tiebreaker victory at No. 3 to secure the point. Singles matches were dominated by freshmen Salma Drugdova, No. 91 Ashton Bowers, and No. 33 Carmen Herea, who all secured wins at No. 6, No. 2, and No. 1 respectively to clinch the victory.
Despite the three unfinished matches, Texas showcased strong performances including freshman No. 76 Eszter Meri, who had match points in front of her at No. 3, and No. 80 Anazagasty-Pursoo, who led at No. 4. The final singles match at No. 5 was evenly matched between Charlotte Kempenaers-Pocz and Chiara Di Genova, ending at 4-6, 6-3, 2-2.
In doubles, Texas faced tough competition but ultimately secured victories at No. 2 and clinched the point at No. 3 with a 7-6 (6) tiebreaker win. The win moves Texas to 13-9 overall and 7-6 in SEC play, setting up top-20 matches against No. 1 Georgia and No. 18 South Carolina to close out the regular season at home.
The team’s strong performance against Mississippi State highlights their momentum heading into the final matches of the regular season. With impressive victories in both doubles and singles play, Texas Women’s Tennis is poised for success as they face tough opponents in the coming weeks.
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