The Emporia State men's and women's tennis teams faced narrow defeats, each losing 4-3 in their matches on the road. The men fell to Augustana in Sioux Falls, SD, while the women were defeated by Northeastern State in Tahlequah, OK. Both teams initially secured the doubles point before struggling in singles competition, resulting in their respective losses.

By the Numbers
  • Both teams lost 4-3 in their matches.
  • Emporia State men's team won the doubles point, securing it with a 7-5 win and a 7-6 win in other matches.
State of Play
  • The men's team secured the doubles point and led in four out of six singles matches at one point.
  • The women's team came from behind to win the doubles point but lost crucial singles matches after leading.
What's Next

Both teams will need to regroup and focus on their remaining matches to improve performance and secure victories in upcoming competitions.

Bottom Line

Despite close matches, the Emporia State teams must enhance their singles play to convert these tight contests into wins moving forward.