The New Orleans Privateers women's tennis team secured their first conference win of the season, defeating Lamar 5-2, with strong performances in doubles and singles. The men's team, however, faced a close loss, also against Lamar, finishing 5-2 after several tightly contested matches. Key victories for the women included three-set wins by Kateryna Kalistratova and Ananya Dhankhar, while the men struggled despite solid efforts from Maxwell Lindstedt and Jacob Rouleau-Mailly.

By the Numbers
  • Women's team achieved their first conference victory, moving to 1-2 in conference play.
  • Four singles matches in the men's match were decided in three sets, highlighting competitive play.
State of Play
  • The women's team showed resilience, coming back in several matches to secure the victory.
  • The men's team put forth a strong effort, with only one match lost in straight sets.
What's Next

Both teams will compete against UIW on Monday, with the women's match scheduled for 11 a.m. and the men's match to follow at 2 p.m.

Bottom Line

The women's team's success reflects their growing synergy, while the men's close loss underscores the potential for improvement in future matches. Both teams aim to build momentum in their upcoming games.