Jax State women's tennis is poised to face the Delaware Blue Hens in the quarterfinal round of the 2026 CUSA Tennis Championship Tournament on Thursday at 10 a.m. in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Gamecocks earned the five-seed with a strong 12-6 season record, highlighted by a win over No. 58 South Alabama. Most recently, they defeated Georgia State 4-0, led by Sae Kaneko's singles victory. The Blue Hens, holding the four-seed at 19-4, will pose a significant challenge after finishing their season with a win over Drexel.

By the Numbers
  • Jax State has a singles record of 47-34 as a team this season.
  • Delaware compiled a singles record of 145-55 across their matches.
State of Play
  • The Gamecocks feature Sae Kaneko with a 12-2 singles record, and Irene Artigas at 10-1.
  • Delaware's standout is Lara Russiniello, boasting a 24-7 record in singles play.
What's Next

The winner of the Jax State vs. Delaware match will advance to face the winner of the LA Tech versus Western Kentucky/Sam Houston match on Friday at 10 a.m.

Bottom Line

As both teams enter this crucial quarterfinal match, Jax State's momentum from recent victories and Delaware's winning season set the stage for a competitive showdown with potential championship implications.