Eagles Battle Xavier in RRAC Women’s Tennis Quarterfinals

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The Texas A&M University-Texarkana women's tennis team wrapped up their season at the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Women's Tennis Championships this past week in San Antonio. Entering the tournament as the No. 7 seed, the Eagles faced a formidable opponent in the quarterfinals—No. 12 nationally ranked Xavier University of Louisiana.

Despite a strong effort, TAMUT fell to the Gold Nuggets 4-2 in a competitive matchup that ended their RRAC postseason run.

Xavier, a perennial powerhouse in NAIA tennis, proved to be a tough draw for the Eagles in the opening round. However, TAMUT held their own, securing two victories in the match and showcasing resilience against one of the top programs in the nation.

Results

Doubles

M. Langa-M. Wheatley, XULA, def. Emmanouela Besi-Ana Gonzalez, TAMUT, 6-3

A. Vasilis-A. Bergaoui, XULA, def. Jaelee Young-Meghan Connolly, TAMUT, 6-0

Adrianne Guangko-Andrea Castillo, TAMUT, def. XULA by default

Singles

A. Bergaoui, XULA, def. Ana Gonzalez, TAMUT, 6-2,7-5

M. Langa, XULA, def. Emmanouela Besi, TAMUT, 6-1,6-0

M. Wheatley, XULA, def. Andrea Castillo, TAMUT, 6-3,6-2

Jaelee Young, TAMUT, and A. Vasilis, XULA did not finish

Adrianne Guangko, TAMUT, def. XULA by default

Meghan Connolly, TAMUT, def. XULA by default