A-State Women’s Tennis Battles Mississippi State in Starkville

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The Arkansas State women’s tennis team faced a tough challenge against the undefeated Mississippi State Bulldogs on February 2, 2025. Despite a strong performance in the doubles matches, A-State fell behind and struggled in singles play. Freshman Lilly Cvanciger’s victory brought hope, but ultimately, the Bulldogs clinched the match, leaving A-State with a 4-4 record. Looking forward, the Red Wolves aim to bounce back in their upcoming match against Butler.

Exciting Showdown in Starkville: A-State Women’s Tennis Fights Hard Against Mississippi State

Starkville, Mississippi – The Arkansas State women’s tennis team faced off against the impressive Mississippi State squad on February 2, 2025, at the Rula Tennis Pavilion. With high expectations and a record of 4-3, A-State was ready to put their skills to the test against the undefeated 6-0 Bulldogs.

Doubles Drama Unfolds

Right from the start, it was clear that A-State was not going to back down easily. The doubles matches were thrilling, with two of them going to nail-biting set tiebreakers. On Court 1, the competitive duo of Gianna Oboniye and Athina Pitta showcased their talent, managing to clinch a tight match against Anna Grigoreva and Carla Muro Castellvi with a score of 7-6(2). Meanwhile, on Court 2, Mississippi State’s Maria Rizzolo and Carolina Troiano beat Lilly Cvanciger and Abigail Thurmer by a score of 6-4, giving the Bulldogs the early lead.

Over on Court 3, A-State’s Sarah Millard and Hanmare McAslin were in a heated battle, tied 4-all in a tiebreaker against Jayna Clemens and Chiara Di Genova when the doubles point was decided. Despite A-State’s strong performance in doubles, they ended the round trailing 1-0.

Single Matches Heat Up

The singles matches brought even more excitement as Mississippi State quickly extended their lead to 2-0, with Oboniye taking down Grigoreva with a score of 6-3, 6-3. At this point, A-State was in a bit of a pickle, needing to rally to maintain their chances.

Freshman standout _Lilly Cvanciger_ stepped up to the plate, delivering a fantastic performance against Maria Rizzolo. Cvanciger showcased her skills and determination, securing a straight-set victory with a score of 6-3, 6-2, marking her second consecutive win in singles. This victory brought hope back to A-State fans as the score narrowed to 2-1 in favor of Mississippi State.

The Bulldogs Clinch the Match

As the match wrapped up, Carla Muro Castellvi and Loles Carbo Chova were still battling it out on the courts, deep in their second sets while the team competition concluded. It was a bittersweet end for A-State, but the fight they put forth certainly did not go unnoticed.

What’s Next for the Red Wolves

With their record now standing at 4-4, the Arkansas State women’s tennis team is ready to regroup. The next challenge awaits them on Friday, February 7, 2025, as they take on Butler at 4:30 PM CT. A-State is eager to bounce back and show their resilience after their tough loss against Mississippi State.

Stay tuned for more A-State tennis action and support our athletes as they continue to chase victory on the courts!

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• UAB Sports: Women’s Tennis Falls at Mississippi State
• Hail State: Bulldogs Back in Action with Friday Doubleheader
• A-State Red Wolves: A-State Drops 4-1 Decision at Mississippi State
• Wikipedia: Tennis
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Tennis