Women's Tennis Adds Another Win to the Column Against Hope International

NEW ORLEANS– In a decisive sweep, Dillard University (LA) triumphed over Hope International with a 4-0 victory in their women's tennis match held on March 23, 2025. The match, which commenced at 7:00 AM, saw Dillard dominating in both doubles and singles events.

In the doubles matches, Dillard's duo of Hang Nguyen and Weichiao Chen set the tone by defeating Hope International's Ellie Black and Nicole Escamillo with a commanding 6-0 score. Similarly, Messaline Ferret and Marcelina Kotylak of Dillard made light work of Eva Echeverri and Merrit Dubourdieu, also winning 6-0. The third pair from Dillard, Truc Tran and Anja Hriblijan, continued the streak by overpowering Cartina Hibbard and Melody Kilonzo with a 5-0 score before the match was called.

The singles matches mirrored the doubles' success for Dillard. Weichiao Chen displayed exceptional skill against Eva Echeverri, winning 6-0, 6-1. Hang Nguyen followed suit with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Ellie Black. Truc Tran maintained the momentum with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Merrit Dubourdieu. The remaining singles matches involving Cartina Hibbard, Melody Kilonzo, and Isabel Coscolleula were incomplete, but the dominance of Dillard was evident.

Overall, Dillard (LA) showcased superior performance and coordination, leaving Hope International with no match wins. This victory adds to Dillard's impressive record, reinforcing their position as a formidable force in collegiate women's tennis.

-Bleu Devils-