The St. Mary's University Women's Tennis team faced a tough loss on Senior Day, falling 6-1 to No. 34 Midwestern State University. Despite the defeat, seniors Gia Posito and Alessia Terlizzi were celebrated for their contributions. The team struggled in doubles, unable to secure any wins, which set a challenging tone for singles play. While Selina Wu had a strong performance, winning against nationally-ranked opponent #74 Emilia Gyorgy, the Rattlers could not recover from early setbacks. The season concludes with upcoming matches against UT Tyler and UT Dallas.

By the Numbers
  • St. Mary's lost in doubles in all three matches: 3-6, 1-6, and 5-7.
  • Selina Wu improved her spring record to 17-3 with a 6-2, 6-4 victory.
Yes, But

The Rattlers' initial loss in doubles contributed to a drop in confidence, impacting their singles performance. Despite Wu's victory, the team struggled against MSU鈥檚 aggressive play after losing the first set in four matches.

State of Play
  • The Rattlers honored their seniors despite the loss.
  • Wu has been in strong form, winning three consecutive matches.
What's Next

Next, St. Mary's travels to face UT Tyler and UT Dallas, where they aim to close out the regular season on a positive note.

Bottom Line

The Rattlers must focus on building mental resilience and improving their doubles performance moving into their final matches to end the season successfully.