Omaha Women’s Tennis Secures Decisive Victory Over Montana
The Omaha Women’s Tennis team demonstrated strong performance, defeating Montana 6-1 in a neutral-site match held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The Mavericks now hold a season record of 3-5, while Montana falls to 1-4.
A Battle of Tiebreakers and Resilience
The match was characterized by closely contested sets, with three singles and two doubles matches extending to tiebreakers or requiring extra games to determine the winner. This highlights the competitive spirit and determination displayed by both teams.
Key Performances Drive Omaha to Success
Sophomore Nina Wiese secured a crucial victory in the No. 2 singles match, overcoming Meghna Anand of Montana with a score of 7-5, 6-3. Senior Jacqueline Pearsall clinched another point for Omaha in the No. 4 flight, winning 6-4, 7-6 (7) against Paige Bott.
The doubles team of Khayli Buckels and Summer Shannon played a pivotal role, securing the doubles point for the Mavericks with a 7-6 (2) win over Montana’s Shivika Agrawal and Monika Fizova. Nina Wiese and Katelynn Kock too contributed to the doubles success, winning their match 6-2.
Coach Summitt Praises Team Effort
“Great win today,” said head coach Adam Summitt. “Proud of the effort and attitudes we had throughout the match. We did not play the cleanest doubles, but came through at the end. I felt we had a shift in singles and really controlled the momentum. Montana is a fiesty team and we did a good job handling our composure throughout. Looking forward to a month at home.”
Match Details
Singles Results:
- Khayli Buckels (OMA) defeated Kelsey Phillips (UM) – 3-2, ret.
- Nina Wiese (OMA) defeated Meghna Anand (UM) – 7-5, 6-3
- Katelynn Kock (OMA) defeated Monika Fizova (UM) – 6-3, 6-3
- Jacqueline Pearsall (OMA) defeated Paige Bott (UM) – 6-4, 7-6 (7)
- Shelby Smith (OMA) defeated Shivika Agrawal (UM) – 6-0, 6-4
- Kaylin Kielty (UM) defeated Corinne Barber (OMA) – 7-6 (8), 6-4
Doubles Results:
- Nina Wiese/Katelynn Kock (OMA) defeated Meghna Anand/Kelsey Phillips (UM) – 6-2
- Paige Bott/Kaylin Kielty (UM) defeated Jacqueline Pearsall/Shelby Smith (OMA) – 7-5
- Khayli Buckels/Summer Shannon (OMA) defeated Shivika Agrawal/Monika Fizova (UM) – 7-6 (2)
Looking Ahead
The Mavericks will return to the court to host Missouri State on February 13th and Northern Iowa on February 14th at Miracle Hill Tennis Center. Live streams and live scoring will be available for both matches.
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FAQ
Q: Where was the match played?
A: The match was played in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Q: What is Omaha’s current season record?
A: Omaha’s current season record is 3-5.
Q: What is Montana’s current season record?
A: Montana’s current season record is 1-4.
Q: Where will Omaha’s next matches be held?
A: Omaha’s next matches will be held at Miracle Hill Tennis Center.
