Vanderbilt Women’s Tennis: NCAA Runner-Up 2024

Vanderbilt Women’s Tennis Falls Short in NCAA Doubles Championship Final

Despite a historic run, the Vanderbilt duo of Célia and Sophia suffered a 7-5, 6-4 defeat to NC State, finishing as NCAA runner-up.

ORLANDO, Fla.- The Vanderbilt women’s tennis team saw its remarkable fall season come to an end Saturday,falling to NC State in the NCAA Doubles Championship final. The Commodore pairing of Célia Mohr and Sophia Webster battled fiercely but ultimately succumbed to the Wolfpack’s Gabriella Broadfoot and Victoria Osuigwe,7-5,6-4. this marked Vanderbilt’s first-ever appearance in the NCAA Championships final, a significant milestone for the programme.

Vanderbilt’s Mohr and Webster concluded a fall season filled with program firsts, culminating in this championship appearance. The duo faced a strong NC State team, Broadfoot and Osuigwe, who proved resilient throughout the match. Vanderbilt Head Coach aleke Tsoubanos praised her players’ performance and expressed optimism for the upcoming spring season.

Did you know?– Vanderbilt’s appearance in the NCAA Doubles Championship final was the first in program history, marking a new level of success for the women’s tennis team.

The first set was intensely competitive, with both teams trading points and reaching a 4-4 tie. NC State gained a slight advantage, leading 6-5, and ultimately secured the set 7-5 after a crucial point at 40-40. The set was described as being “decided by inches,” emphasizing the high level of play.

In the second set, Mohr and Webster initially took a 4-2 lead, applying pressure at the net and capitalizing on their service games. However, Broadfoot and Osuigwe responded with key breaks, mounting a comeback to win the set 6-4 and claim the championship title.

Pro tip:– In doubles tennis, securing breaks of serve-winning a game when yoru opponent is serving-is often the key to gaining momentum and ultimately winning the match.

The NCAA Championships represented the final fall competition for the Commodores. The team will now focus on preparing for the dual match spring season, scheduled to begin in January 2026. The Vanderbilt duo’s performance throughout the fall season has set a positive tone for the team’s future endeavors.

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