FSU Women’s Tennis: Losses to Texas Tech & Arizona

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Florida State Women’s Tennis Faces Tough Competition in California, Splits Weekend Matches

The Florida State women’s tennis team experienced a challenging weekend in Santa Barbara, California, falling to No.22 Texas Tech 4-0 and Arizona 4-1 on Saturday at the Arnhold Tennis Center. Despite moments of brilliance, the Seminoles (2-5) struggled to secure victories against strong opposition.

Setbacks Against Texas Tech

florida State resumed singles play against Texas Tech following Friday night’s doubles competition, entering the day already trailing 1-0. The Red Raiders quickly extended their lead, securing a 2-0 advantage after a retirement on Court 2. Texas Tech continued its dominance, claiming victories on Courts 4 and 6 to clinch the match. A contest on Court 5 between Cricchio falls and her Texas Tech opponent was tied 1-1 when the overall match concluded, leaving that result unfinished.

The doubles results saw Texas Tech take an early lead. The duo of Kate Dmitrichenko and Hailey Murphy defeated Tina Li and Laura Putz 6-1, while Mariia Hlahola and Elene Dascalola bested Mary Boyce Deatherage and Eva Shaw 6-2. A match on Court 3 between polina Sleptsova/Ella Brownback (TTU) and Abby Kelliher/Cricchio falls (FSU) remained unfinished at 3-4. The order of finish in the Texas Tech match was doubles (1,2) followed by singles (3,4,6).

Close Contest with Arizona, Ultimately Falls Short

The Seminoles faced Arizona in a full dual match later in the day. Arizona initially gained an edge with a doubles victory on Court 3. However, Eva Shaw and Abby Kelliher fought valiantly in their singles matches.

Arizona 4, Texas Tech 0

Doubles

1. kate Dmitrichenko/Hailey Murphy (TTU) def. Tina Li/Laura Putz (FSU) – 6-1
2. Mariia Hlahola/Elene Dascalola (TTU) def. Mary Boyce Deatherage/Eva Shaw (FSU) – 6-2
3. Polina Sleptsova/Ella Brownback (TTU) vs. abby Kelliher/Cricchio falls (FSU) – 3-4, Unfinished

Singles

1. Avelina Sayso (TTU) def. #102 Eva Shaw (FSU) – 6-2, 6-2
2. Elene Dascalola (TTU) def. Mary Boyce Deatherage (FSU) – 6-2, 6-0 (Ret.)
3. Kate Dmitrichenko (TTU) def. Laura Putz (FSU) – 6-3, 6-2
4. Hailey Murphy (TTU) def. Tina Li (FSU) – 6-3,6-4
5. Cricchio falls (FSU) vs. Polina Sleptsova (TTU) – 1-1, Unfinished
6. Ella Brownback (TTU) def. Abby Kelliher (FSU) – 6-3,6-2

Arizona 4,Florida State 1

Singles

1. Martyna Otrzyalo (UA) def.#102 Eva Shaw (FSU) – 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-3
2. Josie Usereau (UA) def. Mary Boyce deatherage (FSU) – 6-2, 6-3
3. Ciara Moore (UA) def. Laura Putz (FSU) – 6-3, 6-0
4. Maria Garcia (UA) vs. Tina Li (FSU) – 3-6, 6-2, 3-2, Unfinished
5. Abby Kelliher (FSU) – 6-3, 6-3
6. Karissa Ghigiarelli (UA) vs. Cricchio falls (FSU) – 4-4, Unfinished

Doubles

1. Tina Li/Laura Putz (FSU) def. Josie Usereau/Maria Garcia (UA) – 6-4
2. Eva Shaw/Abby Kelliher (FSU) def. Ciara Moore/Martyna Otrzyalo (UA) – 6-4
3. Tanvi Narendran/Karissa Ghigiarelli (UA) def. Cricchio falls/Mary Boyce Deatherage – 6-3

Looking Ahead

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