BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The No. 2 Texas A&M women’s tennis team swept Mississippi State (7-0) on Senior Day, Sunday afternoon at the Mitchell Tennis Center.
The Aggies (23-1, 11-0 SEC) landed the first punch against Mississippi State (10-12, 0-11 SEC), claiming the doubles point. No. 68 Mary Stoiana/Mia Kupres made quick work of Gia Cohen/Maddie Bemisderfer on court 2 (6-1), opening the door for A&M. The Bulldogs answered back leveling the score with a win on court 3. Seniors No. 20 Jayci Goldsmith/Salma Ewing rose to the occasion on court 1, delivering a 6-4 victory over Emma Antonaki/Dharani Niroshan. In addition to clinching the double’s point, Goldsmith tied the program’s record for career doubles wins with 117.
Heading into singles, the Maroon & White continued to dominate. No. 111 Goldsmith defeated Alex Mikhailuk (6-2, 6-2) on court 4 to double the lead. No. 50 Kupres extended the advantage, as she bested Niroshan (6-3, 6-1) on court 3. No. 101 Gianna Pielet clinched the match on court 6, as she took down Emily Surcey (6-2, 6-1). Playing out singles, Jeanette Mireles added to the tally with a win on court 5 over Rizzolo (6-4, 6-2). Joining the party was No. 77 Ewing, as she won the battle on court 2 with Cohen (6-3, 6-4). Rounding out the match was No. 2 Stoiana, as she outlasted Antonaki on court 1 (6-2, 7-5), giving A&M their 11th sweep of the season.
COACH’S QUOTES
Head coach Mark Weaver on the senior class…
“What an amazing day for our three seniors, and we got to send them out with a 7-0 victory. It is crazy to think that we are losing three All-Americans who have done amazing things for our program, we are so proud of them.”
PLAYER’S QUOTES
Carson Branstine on her time at Texas A&M…
“I wish I could have more time at A&M, but every moment here has been such a blessing and being a part of this great group of girls and coaches has meant the world to me. The support on and off the court has been truly incredible and I wouldn’t change a thing about my college experience here.”
Salma Ewing on her experience at A&M…
“This experience has been the best 3-4 months of my life. These girls are so supporting and loving, it has been super fun competing with all of them at a higher level. I think that this team has a lot to offer and I’m glad to be a part of it.”
Jayci Goldsmith on what the…
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