SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – University of Missouri tennis picked up a 7-0 win over Southeast Missouri State on Thursday at the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield.
Mizzou (8-1) swept the doubles and singles matches, dropped only one set and took a 12-3 advantage in the all-time tennis series between the two schools.
The No. 2 doubles squad of Andrea Artimedi and Gabriela Martinez were first on the board with a 6-4 win, following by the No. 1 duo of Inah Canete and Laura Masic (6-4) to secure the team point. The No. 3 group of Mae Canete and Emelie Schwarte finished up with a 6-3 win.
In singles, Inah Canete made quick work of her opponent at No. 5, earning a 6-1, 6-2 win. Mae Canete and Artimedi followed with a 6-3, 6-2 victory at No. 1 and a 6-4, 6-2 tally at No. 6, respectively. Schwarte finished up next, going to the 10-4, third-set tiebreaker at No. 2.
Martinez came all the way back from being down 3-0 in the first set, winning 7-5 and then taking the second set 6-1 for the win. Masic closed things out with a 9-7 second-set tiebreaker to seal the 7-0 team triumph.
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— Mizzou Tennis (@MizzouTennis) January 19, 2023
Missouri 7, Southeast Missouri State 0
Cooper Tennis Complex – Springfield, Missouri
DOUBLES
- Inah Canete and Laura Masic (MIZ) def. Romana Tarajova and Lera Valeeva (SEMO) 6-4
- Andrea Artimedi and Gabriela Martinez (MIZ) def. Daniela Hlacikova and Teona Velkoska (SEMO) 6-4
- Mae Canete and Emelie Schwarte (MIZ) def. Vivian Lai and…
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