Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Thursday, October 17
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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ITA Regional Championships
Raiders reach quarterfinals of ITA Regional
10/22/2019 10:39:00 AM | Women's Tennis
Blue Raider pair falls short in quarters
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee women's tennis team finished a successful competition hosting the ITA Ohio Valley Regionals on Sunday at the Adams Tennis Complex.
Zani Barnard and Lee Barnard made it to the quarterfinals of the main draw knocking off fifth-seed Bozovic and Andrinopoulous of Indiana, 8-4, before falling to Popova and Buberl of Lipscomb.
Not only did the twins succeed in doubles they also made strides in singles as both advanced to the Round of 32 before falling in three sets to the top seed and 17th seed respectively.
Also having a successful weekend, freshman Love-Star Alexis advanced to the Round of 32 taking down the 17th seed Popova of Lipscomb in three sets (4-6, 6-2, 6-2).
In the B Flight Doubles draw, freshman duo Love-Star Alexis and Zoe Klapman reached the quarterfinals before falling to eventual champions Holmes/Billman of UT Chattanooga.
SEE FULL RESULTS HERE
COACH'S COMMENTS
"I believe that the regional tournament went really well for us this year," said Head Coach Tayo Bailey-Duvall. "Along with competing well against the top teams in the region, we were able to earn some quality wins against talented teams and players. Every day in practice we focus on small but definite improvement and this tournament we definitely showed those improvements. I am proud of these ladies. We have two more weekends of tennis this semester. Time to hit the practice court preparing to continue our success on the court."
LOOKING AHEAD
Blue Raiders head to Nashville on November 1st for the Vanderbilt Invite followed by a trip to Florida for the FSU Showdown in Tallahassee, FL on November 8th.
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Zani Barnard and Lee Barnard made it to the quarterfinals of the main draw knocking off fifth-seed Bozovic and Andrinopoulous of Indiana, 8-4, before falling to Popova and Buberl of Lipscomb.
Not only did the twins succeed in doubles they also made strides in singles as both advanced to the Round of 32 before falling in three sets to the top seed and 17th seed respectively.
Also having a successful weekend, freshman Love-Star Alexis advanced to the Round of 32 taking down the 17th seed Popova of Lipscomb in three sets (4-6, 6-2, 6-2).
In the B Flight Doubles draw, freshman duo Love-Star Alexis and Zoe Klapman reached the quarterfinals before falling to eventual champions Holmes/Billman of UT Chattanooga.
SEE FULL RESULTS HERE
COACH'S COMMENTS
"I believe that the regional tournament went really well for us this year," said Head Coach Tayo Bailey-Duvall. "Along with competing well against the top teams in the region, we were able to earn some quality wins against talented teams and players. Every day in practice we focus on small but definite improvement and this tournament we definitely showed those improvements. I am proud of these ladies. We have two more weekends of tennis this semester. Time to hit the practice court preparing to continue our success on the court."
LOOKING AHEAD
Blue Raiders head to Nashville on November 1st for the Vanderbilt Invite followed by a trip to Florida for the FSU Showdown in Tallahassee, FL on November 8th.
FOLLOW US
Twitter: @MT_WomensTennis
Facebook: Middle Tennessee Blue Raider Womens' Tennis
Instagram: @MT_WomensTennis
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