Box Score CARY, NC - Cheri Darley and Katsiaryna Tuliakova earn first ever victories for Stetson in ITA Women's All-American Championships. Darley and Tuliakova picked up the wins in the round of 128. After advancing, both Hatters would fall in the round of 64.

"Both ladies showed fight and confidence as they each battled lefties and different strengths. They played so smart today. Excellent way to start the tournament and set a tone for the year too," assistant coach Ros Riach-Dalrymple.

Cheri Darley defeated Elyse Tse from Washington State University in two sets 6-4,6-3. Katsiaryna Tuliakova was able to complete the come from behind victory over Maxi Duncan from Harvard University in three sets 4-6,6-1,6-2.

Both Darley and Tuliakova earned their spot in the next round of 64. Darley took on Kallista Liu out of the University of Maryland College Park falling 5-7,4-6. Tuliakova faced Aya El Sayed from Northern Illinois battling, but coming up short 3-6,4-6.

Up next for the Hatters is a trip to Fort Myers as they compete in the Bedford Cup next weekend September 27th & 28th.

About the Championships:

Since 1983, the ITA Women's All-American Championships have featured the nation's top NCAA Division I players and have been a pioneer in women's college tennis. In addition, the event has created milestones that have directly influenced the popularity of women's collegiate tennis over the years.

The 2024 ITA Women's All-American Championships will have a draw size of the following, Singles: Pre-Qualifying (128), Qualifying (64), Main Draw (64) and Doubles: Pre-Qualifying (32), Qualifying (32), Main Draw (32). From this, ten singles players (10) will qualify for the NCAA Singles Championship (eight main draw quarterfinalists & two feed-in consolation finalists). Meanwhile, four doubles teams (4) will qualify for the NCAA Doubles Championship through the All-American Championships (four main draw semifinalists).