DeLAND, Fla. — Stetson University honored its seniors—Pilar Astigarraga Harper, Katsiaryna Tuliakova, and Anastasija Adeikyte—prior to Friday's match, but fell to North Florida 6–1 at the Mandy Stoll Tennis Center to close out the regular season.
North Florida claimed the early advantage by sweeping all three doubles matches. Laurie Barendse and Isabel Oliveira defeated Yuki Mizuguchi and Katsiaryna Tuliakova 6–3 at No. 1 doubles, while Aryana Bartlett and Anslee Long secured the point with a 6–4 win over Anastasija Adeikyte and Dana Baidaulet at No. 2. Gabby Goyins and Jasmin Makela completed the sweep with a 6–4 victory against Pilar Astigarraga Harper and Clelia Lombardi at No. 3.
In singles play, North Florida extended its lead with a 6–1, 6–2 win by Barendse over Harper at No. 1. Stetson answered at No. 2 singles, where Katsiaryna Tuliakova earned a 6–4, 7–5 victory over Oliveira to account for the Hatters' lone point.
North Florida responded by winning the next two matches to clinch the team victory. Anslee Long defeated Clelia Lombardi 6–2, 6–4 at No. 6 singles, and Gabby Goyins followed with a 6–3, 6–2 win over Dana Baidaulet at No. 5 to make it 4–1.
With the match decided, the Ospreys added two more points. Aryana Bartlett defeated Mizuguchi 6–4, 6–2 at No. 3 singles, and May Fadida closed out the match with a 7–5, 6–4 win over Adeikyte at No. 4.
Doubles
Laurie Barendse/Isabel Oliveira (UNF) def. Yuki Mizuguchi/Katsiaryna Tuliakova (STET) 6-3
Aryana Bartlett/Anslee Long (UNF) def. Anastasija Adeikyte/Dana Baidaulet (STET) 6-4
Gabby Goyins/Jasmin Makela (UNF) def. Pilar Astigarraga Harper/Clelia Lombardi (STET) 6-4
Order of finish: 1, 2, 3
Singles
Laurie Barendse (UNF) def. Pilar Astigarraga Harper (STET) 6-1, 6-2
Katsiaryna Tuliakova (STET) def. Isabel Oliveira (UNF) 6-4, 7-5
Aryana Bartlett (UNF) def. Yuki Mizuguchi (STET) 6-4, 6-2
May Fadida (UNF) def. Anastasija Adeikyte (STET) 7-5, 6-4
Gabby Goyins (UNF) def. Dana Baidaulet (STET) 6-3, 6-2
Anslee Long (UNF) def. Clelia Lombardi (STET) 6-2, 6-4
Order of finish: 1, 6, 5, 2, 3, 4
Stetson now turns its attention to the ASUN Tournament as the No. 6 seed, traveling to face No. 3 seed FGCU on Thursday, April 16 at 9 a.m. in Fort Myers.
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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.
