The UTSA Women's Tennis Team celebrating their victory over UNT.
The University of Texas at San Antonio women’s tennis team secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory against the University of North Texas on March 1, 2025. This win solidifies UTSA’s impressive season record at 14-1 and continues their unbeaten home streak. Key singles performances, particularly from Arina Babenko, led the Roadrunners to this thrilling comeback victory. As they look ahead, fans are excited to see how the team will continue to perform in the remainder of the season.
What an exhilarating day for the University of Texas at San Antonio women’s tennis team as they pulled off a nail-biting victory against the University of North Texas on Saturday, March 1, 2025! The match, held at the UTSA Tennis Center in beautiful San Antonio, Texas, ended with a thrilling score of 4-3, solidifying UTSA’s fantastic season record at an impressive 14-1.
With this hard-fought win, the Roadrunners continued their unbeaten streak at home, boasting a perfect 6-0 record. The only blemish on UTSA’s season came from a match against Tulane, but since then, they’ve been on fire! They’ve also been remarkable on the road, with a stunning 8-0 record when traveling, although they haven’t had as much luck in neutral matches, holding a record of 0-1.
UTSA’s success can be attributed to their strong singles performances, with an overall record of 53-16. Leading the charge is Arina Babenko, who is absolutely dominating with a perfect record of 12-0. Meanwhile, Vittoria Baccino is close behind, showcasing her talent with a commendable 10-1 record.
The doubles side of things has also been a highlight for the Roadrunners, who have amassed a solid 25-12 record. The dynamic duo of Valeria Sanchez and Ekua Youri has been particularly impressive, combining for an 8-3 record in doubles matches.
The match started on a bit of a down note for UTSA, as UNT claimed the doubles point by winning both the No. 1 and No. 2 matches. The first doubles match saw UNT dominate with a score of 6-1, and they took the second match 6-4. With UTSA starting the singles matches down early, expectations were high for an impressive comeback.
And come back they did! UNT initially opened strong, taking a 2-0 lead after winning at No. 4 with a score of 6-1, 6-2. But then the Roadrunners struck back. Ekua Youri secured UTSA’s first singles point at No. 1, defeating her opponent 6-4, 6-4. This victory ignited a fire within the team.
The momentum shifted as Letizia Corsini tied the match at 2-2 with a tenacious performance at No. 2, clinching victory with scores of 6-3, 4-6, 6-4. However, UNT quickly regained the lead, claiming a win at No. 5, putting them ahead at 3-2.
But the Roadrunners weren’t done yet! Natalia Castaneda Guerrero evened the match once again at 3-3 after a hard-fought victory at No. 6, defeating her opponent 6-1, 4-6, 6-4. Finally, it all came down to Arina Babenko at No. 3, who secured the overall win for UTSA with a nail-biting match that ended 6-3, 6-7 (1), 6-3 in a true display of grit and determination.
With this latest victory, UTSA’s impressive streak continues, showcasing their prowess on the court as the season unfolds. Fans can’t help but feel excitement as they cheer on the Roadrunners. With strong individual performances and an unbeatable home record, this team is definitely one to watch as they aim for even more success.
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