By: Kiona White
Box Score Ruston, La. | In a closely contested match, Grambling State University's tennis team faced off against Louisiana Tech University's formidable players, resulting in a hard-fought battle on the courts.
In the doubles matches, Grambling's
Jovana Latinovich and
Claire Machisa encountered tough opposition from Louisiana Tech's duo, Olga Bienzobas and Alexia Romero, ultimately conceding the match. Similarly,
Taku Mawisire and
Ekaterina Dziova faced a formidable challenge from Valentina Vasquez and Tiffani Nash, falling short in a closely contested encounter.
Despite displaying resilience and determination, Grambling's singles players faced tough opponents, with
Claire Machisa,
Ekaterina Dziova,
Jovana Latinovich,
Taku Mawisire, and
Leah Bryant all battling fiercely. However, they were unable to secure victories against their Louisiana Tech counterparts.
Doubles(13,2)
1. Olga Bienzobas/Alexia Romero (TECH) def. Jovana Latinovich/Claire Machisa (GSU) 6-0Â
2. Valentina Vasquez/Tiffani Nash (TECH) def. Taku Mawisire/Ekaterina Dziova (GSU) 6-1
Singles (5,3,2,1,4)
1. Olga Bienzobas (TECH) def. Claire Machisa (GSU) 6-0, 6-2
2. Valentina Vasquez (TECH) def. Ekaterina Dziova (GSU) 6-0, 6-1 3. Tiffani Nash (TECH) def. Jovana Latinovich (GSU) 6-0, 6-0
4. Zoie Epps (TECH) def. Taku Mawisire (GSU) 6-3, 6-0
5. Alexia Romero (TECH) def. Leah Bryant (GSU) 6-0, 6-0
Up Next
Grambling State faces Northwestern State in Natchitoches, LA on Feb. 24 at 11 a.m.
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