STATESBORO, Ga. — Stetson Women's Tennis improved to 1-2 on the season with a 5-2 victory over Georgia Southern on Friday afternoon at the Wallis Tennis Center. The Hatters claimed the doubles point with wins on courts one and three and followed with four singles victories to secure the road win.

Stetson jumped out to an early advantage by taking the doubles point. At No. 1 doubles, Anastasija Adeikyte and Katsiaryna Tuliakova earned a 6-4 win over Franzi Heinemann and Evelyn Warkentin. Clelia Lombardi and Yuki Mizuguchi sealed the point at No. 3 doubles with a matching 6-4 victory against Nanaka Kijima and Mackenzie Leopold. The No. 2 doubles match was left unfinished, with Stetson holding a 5-3 lead.

In singles play, the Hatters built momentum with dominant straight-set wins. Mizuguchi cruised past Lisen Rinman, 6-0, 6-1, at No. 5 singles, followed closely by Adeikyte's 6-0, 6-1 victory over Leopold at No. 4. Georgia Southern answered with a point at No. 3 singles, as Angelina Mihajlovic defeated Dana Baidaulet, 6-2, 6-3.

Stetson continued to apply pressure as Lombardi picked up a 6-3, 6-4 win over Kijima at No. 6 singles. Georgia Southern added its second point at No. 1 singles when Warkentin topped Pilar Astigarraga Harper, 6-4, 6-2. The match was clinched at No. 2 singles, where Tuliakova battled through three sets to defeat Heinemann, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, and seal the win for the Hatters.

Doubles
Anastasija Adeikyte/Katsiaryna Tuliakova (STET) def. Franzi Heinemann/Evelyn Warkentin (GS) 6-4
Pilar Astigarraga Harper/Dana Baidaulet (STET) vs. Angelina Mihajlovic/Lisen Rinman (GS) 5-3 (unfinished)
Clelia Lombardi/Yuki Mizuguchi (STET) def. Nanaka Kijima/Mackenzie Leopold (GS) 6-4

Singles
Evelyn Warkentin (GS) def. Pilar Astigarraga Harper (STET) 6-4, 6-2
Katsiaryna Tuliakova (STET) def. Franzi Heinemann (GS) 4-6, 6-3, 7-5
Angelina Mihajlovic (GS) def. Dana Baidaulet (STET) 6-2, 6-3
Anastasija Adeikyte (STET) def. Mackenzie Leopold (GS) 6-0, 6-1
Yuki Mizuguchi (STET) def. Lisen Rinman (GS) 6-0, 6-1
Clelia Lombardi (STET) def. Nanaka Kijima (GS) 6-3, 6-4

Words from Director of Tennis
"We played some great competitive doubles today which set the tone for the day. It was a solid win on the road. This will be a confidence boost for us," said Director of Tennis Travis Sandlant.

Up next, Stetson will return to the Sunshine State to take on Bethune-Cookman on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 10:00 am in Daytona Beach.

About Stetson Athletics
At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.