The Mississippi State women's tennis team narrowly lost to No. 45 Ole Miss, 4-3, in a tightly contested match in Oxford. Taking an early lead, the Bulldogs won the doubles point with impressive performances from Chiara Di Genova/Charlotte Kempenaers-Pocz and Athina Pitta/Gianna Oboniye. In singles, Kempenaers-Pocz and Mia Robinson secured victories, but Ole Miss claimed the decisive match to clinch the victory.

By the Numbers
  • Mississippi State won the doubles point, securing victories on courts one (6-1) and two (6-3).
  • Mia Robinson achieved a comeback victory in singles, winning 1-6, 7-5, 6-4.
State of Play
  • Mississippi State women's tennis is currently ranked below Ole Miss, impacting competition intensity.
  • The loss follows a series of tightly contested matches, highlighting the team's resilience.
What's Next

The Bulldogs are set to face LSU on April 4, which provides an opportunity for redemption and to improve their standings in the conference.

Bottom Line

Despite the loss, Mississippi State demonstrated strong performances, particularly in doubles, indicating growth potential as they prepare for their next match against LSU.