Privateers Split Conference Matches, Look Ahead to UIW Showdown
The University of New Orleans Privateers tennis teams experienced a mixed bag of results in recent conference matchups against Lamar, with the women’s team securing a 5-2 victory and the men’s team falling in a close 5-2 contest. Both teams are now preparing for a Monday doubleheader against the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW).
Women’s Team Dominates with Doubles Strength
The New Orleans women’s team capitalized on strong doubles play, winning at flights two and three. The duo of Kateryna Kalistratova and Ananya Dhankhar secured a 6-3 win, while Nouray Khaled and Naila Krifa also triumphed with a 6-3 victory. This early momentum carried into singles play, where Kalistratova and Dhankhar both battled back from dropping the first set to secure three-set wins.
Fleur Sprengers continued her impressive form, notching her tenth singles win of the year with a 7-5, 6-4 victory. Naila Krifa also contributed to the win with a decisive 6-3, 6-2 performance. The Privateers now hold a 1-2 conference record.
Men’s Team Faces Tough Competition
The men’s team faced a challenging match against Lamar, with four of the six singles matches extending to three sets. Despite strong efforts, the Cardinals ultimately prevailed 5-2. Peter Kieslinger and Jerall Yasin managed to secure a win at flight three in doubles, but Lamar took the other two doubles matches.
Gonzalo Cotter and Jacob Rouleau-Mailly earned the Privateers’ two points in singles play. Cotter overcame a tough first-set tiebreak to win 6-7 (8), 6-4, 6-3, while Rouleau-Mailly finished strong with a 6-4, 6-1 victory. Maxwell Lindstedt, Vicente Monge, and Louis Drapeau all fought hard in three-set matches but were ultimately unsuccessful.
Looking Ahead: UIW Match Details
Both the men’s and women’s teams will face UIW on Monday, March 23, 2026. The women’s match is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM, followed by the men’s match at 2:00 PM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next match?
Both teams will play UIW on Monday, March 23, 2026. The women’s match starts at 11:00 AM, and the men’s match follows at 2:00 PM.
Where can I find more information about the UIW athletics program?
You can find more information on the UIW Cardinals Athletics website.
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