The #43 University of Houston Tennis team achieved a dominant 4-0 victory over Missouri State, improving their record to 14-4 overall and 4-5 in the Big 12. The Cougars showcased their strength in doubles, with both pairs winning decisively 6-1. In singles, junior Petja Drame, junior Elizaveta Morozova, and senior Gabriela Cortes all secured wins with each dropping just three games in total. Houston was leading on all remaining singles courts at the time of match completion. The team will face #25 Oklahoma State next on Senior Day.

By the Numbers
  • The Cougars are now 14-4 on the season and 4-5 in conference play.
  • Total games lost in singles: 3, with the three victories at 6-0, 6-1; 6-0, 6-1; and 6-1, 6-0.
State of Play
  • The Cougars swept the doubles matches with two pairs winning 6-1.
  • Houston held a one-set lead on all unfinished singles matches when the match concluded.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Houston Tennis is set to compete against #25 Oklahoma State at 1 p.m. on Friday. This match will also mark Senior Day, where several players, including Sophie Schouten and Gabriela Cortes, will be honored.

Bottom Line

The Cougars demonstrated a powerful performance against Missouri State and look poised to build on this momentum in their upcoming match against a ranked opponent, leveraging the energy of Senior Day to inspire a strong showing.