TAMPA, Fla. — Stetson dropped a 5-2 decision to the University of South Florida on Wednesday at the USF Varsity Tennis Courts. The Hatters earned singles victories at the No. 4 and No. 5 positions but were unable to overcome an early deficit after falling short in doubles play.
South Florida claimed the doubles point with wins on courts two and three. Josefine Falster and Charlotte Ruud defeated
Pilar Astigarraga Harper and
Dana Baidaulet 6-2 at No. 2 doubles, while Francesca Miglio and Melisa Senli secured a 6-3 victory over
Yuki Mizuguchi and
Clelia Lombardi at No. 3. The No. 1 doubles match featuring
Katsiaryna Tuliakova and
Anastasija Adeikyte was left unfinished.
In singles action, the Bulls extended their lead with a win at No. 6 singles, as Amelie Drukerova topped Lombardi 6-1, 6-0. Sienna Leeson followed with a 6-1, 6-1 victory over
Pilar Astigarraga Harper at No. 2 singles.
Stetson responded at No. 5 singles, where Mizuguchi earned a 6-4, 6-2 win over Falster. South Florida later clinched the match at No. 1 singles, with Senli defeating Tuliakova 6-4, 6-2.
Adeikyte added another point for Stetson with a resilient three-set victory at No. 4 singles, rallying past Miglio 6-3, 6-2, 10-7. The final match of the day came down to a tight third-set tiebreak at No. 3 singles, where Margherita Marcon edged Baidaulet 6-2, 7-5, 10-7 to secure the overall result for South Florida.
Doubles
Katsiaryna Tuliakova/
Anastasija Adeikyte (STET) vs. Sienna Leeson/Margherita Marcon (USF) (unfinished)
Josefine Falster/Charlotte Ruud (USF) def.
Pilar Astigarraga Harper/
Dana Baidaulet (STET) 6-2
Francesca Miglio/Melisa Senli (USF) def.
Yuki Mizuguchi/
Clelia Lombardi (STET) 6-3
Singles
Melisa Senli (USF) def.
Katsiaryna Tuliakova (STET) 6-4, 6-2
Sienna Leeson (USF) def.
Pilar Astigarraga Harper (STET) 6-1, 6-1
Margherita Marcon (USF) def.
Dana Baidaulet (STET) 6-2, 7-5, 10-7
Anastasija Adeikyte (STET) def. Francesca Miglio (USF) 6-3, 6-2, 10-7
Yuki Mizuguchi (STET) def. Josefine Falster (USF) 6-4, 6-2
Amelie Drukerova (USF) def.
Clelia Lombardi (STET) 6-1, 6-0
Quote from the Coach
"We got out played and out competed today. We still are a long way off of what this team is capable of. We just need to be more consistent in all areas of the game," said Director of Tennis Travis Sandlant.
Up Next
The Hatters will head up to Jacksonville for a neutral site match with Louisiana on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 2:00 p.m. at the UNF Tennis Facility.
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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.
