The St. Mary's University Women's Tennis team lost narrowly to No. 22 Angelo State, finishing 4-3 despite a strong performance. The Rattlers ended their five-match winning streak and are now 11-7 overall and 4-1 in the Lone Star Conference, while Angelo State remains undefeated at 15-0. St. Mary's won the critical doubles point and led initially before Angelo State clinched the win with three straight-set victories. Director of Tennis Bill Macom praised the team's effort, highlighting the potential for future success in conference play.

By the Numbers
  • St. Mary's doubles team of Posito and Terlizzi defeated the 20th-ranked pair 6-4.
  • Terlizzi won her ninth consecutive match, improving to 9-1 overall, and is 5-0 in LSC singles play.
State of Play
  • The Rattlers took an early 2-0 lead after winning the doubles point and the first singles match.
  • Angelo State responded with three consecutive singles wins, turning the match around.
What's Next

St. Mary's will look to rebound quickly with matches against Lubbock Christian on Thursday and UT Permian Basin on Saturday, aiming to improve their conference standing.

Bottom Line

Despite the loss, St. Mary's showed promise that could translate into higher conference standings as they continue to compete fiercely in upcoming matches.