Northwestern Ohio Boots Women's Tennis out of National Championship in First Round

MOBILE, AL– In a decisive display of skill and perseverance, Northwestern Ohio's tennis team secured a 4-1 victory over Dillard (LA) in a match held on May 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT. The match showcased a compelling combination of doubles and singles competitions, with Northwestern Ohio emerging as the superior team.

The day began with a commanding performance from Northwestern Ohio in the doubles matches. The duo of Munisa Ashurbekova and Ekaterina Orlova set the tone with a convincing 6-2 win over Dillard's Valentina Gomez and Messaline Ferret. Contributing to the doubles dominance, Agathe Vaillant and Telma Herreros triumphed 6-3 against Truc Tran and Anja Hriblijan. The final doubles match saw Melissa Jangarasheva and Margarita Tatur defeating Marcelina Kotylak and Farah Ibrahim 5-2, effectively sweeping the doubles category for Northwestern Ohio.

The singles matches further highlighted Northwestern Ohio's prowess. Munisa Ashurbekova continued her winning streak, overcoming Hang Nguyen in a tough battle, clinching victory with scores of 7-5, 6-3. Ekaterina Orlova added another win for Northwestern Ohio, defeating Truc Tran 6-3, 4-6, 6-1. Although Agathe Vaillant faced a setback against Weichiao Chen, losing 6-7, 5-7, Northwestern Ohio maintained its momentum through other matches.

Melissa Jangarasheva was unable to turn the tide against Anja Hriblijan, succumbing 3-6, 3-6, yet the team rounded out the competition with two more wins. Telma Herreros displayed resilience with a thrilling three-set victory against Messaline Ferret, ending 6-1, 3-6, 6-3. Margarita Tatur mirrored this success, overcoming Valentina Gomez in another three-set duel, 6-1, 1-6, 6-1.

Overall, Northwestern Ohio's strategic plays and coordinated teamwork propelled them to a resounding 4-1 victory over Dillard. 

-Bleu Devils-