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Women's Tennis By: Greta Wallin

Mulerider Women's Tennis Clinch at least a Share of GAC Title with 5-2 Win Over Southeastern Oklahoma

MAGNOLIA, Ark. – The Mulerider Women's Tennis team continued their strong season with a 5-2 victory over Southeastern Oklahoma State, securing at least a share of the Great American Conference regular season title.

Southern Arkansas dropped the doubles point after falling at lines two and three, despite a 6-2 win by Ifigeneia Kafka and Josie Holderbach at line one.

In singles play, battles unfolded across the board. No. 25 Holderbach claimed the only straight-sets win, 6-4, 5-1 (ret.) at line two. Maria Fiacan rallied for a 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 victory at line three, while Kafka pulled off a 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 comeback at line four.

Senior Honoka Yoshimura clinched the team win with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 decision at line six. At the top spot, Gindl added to the tally with a hard-fought 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 triumph.

With the win, SAU improves to 15-6 overall and remains unbeaten in GAC play at 4-0. Up next: the Muleriders celebrate Senior Day on Tuesday, April 22, against Henderson State.


 
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Players Mentioned

Josie Holderbach

Josie Holderbach

Freshman
Honoka Yoshimura

Honoka Yoshimura

5' 7"
Senior
Ifigeneia Kafka

Ifigeneia Kafka

Sophomore
Maria Fiacan

Maria Fiacan

Junior

Players Mentioned

Josie Holderbach

Josie Holderbach

Freshman
Honoka Yoshimura

Honoka Yoshimura

5' 7"
Senior
Ifigeneia Kafka

Ifigeneia Kafka

Sophomore
Maria Fiacan

Maria Fiacan

Junior