LA Tech defeated Tarleton State Tennis 4-2, ending the Texans' win streak. After initially leading 2-1, Tarleton's momentum faltered as Louisiana Tech secured three consecutive singles victories. Freshman Aya Ishii achieved her 16th singles win, making her one of three Tarleton freshmen to do so in the Division I era. Despite winning the doubles point, the Texans were unable to maintain their lead. The match concluded with unsolved dynamics at No. 3 singles, leaving both teams vying for future success.

By the Numbers
  • Aya Ishii secured her 16th singles win of the season.
  • This marks Ishii's sixth bagel of the season, winning a set 6-0.
  • LA Tech achieved their 14th win of the season with this match.
Yes, But

Despite Ishii's impressive performance, Tarleton's inability to close out the match after leading highlights potential fragility in their play against stronger teams like LA Tech.

State of Play
  • Tarleton State captured the doubles point for the ninth consecutive match.
  • Ishii's match marked one of the few highlights amidst LA Tech's dominating singles performance.
What's Next

Tarleton State will face North Texas and Abilene Christian in their final two home matches of the season, which will include special themed events to engage fans.

Bottom Line

While Ishii's achievements shine, the team's recent defeat emphasizes the need for Tarleton State to regain their composure and finish matches stronger as they approach critical matchups.