The Northwest Missouri State University women's tennis team achieved notable All-MIAA honors, with Chiharu Ito earning first-team recognition in singles. Majra Djokic received second-team honors, while Anne Carvalho Pereira and Polina Agapitova were acknowledged with honorable mention in doubles. Ito has had a stellar season, posting a 17-2 singles record, including a remarkable 7-1 in MIAA dual matches, and enters the MIAA Tournament on a five-match winning streak. The Bearcats will compete against Nebraska-Kearney in the MIAA Tournament quarterfinals.

By the Numbers
  • Chiharu Ito boasts a singles record of 17-2, with a 16-2 performance at No. 3 singles.
  • Majra Djokic has a singles record of 15-6, including 14-5 at No. 2 singles.
State of Play
  • Northwest Missouri State holds a 16-4 overall record with a 7-2 MIAA standing.
  • The team is the No. 3 seed entering the MIAA Tournament quarterfinals against No. 6 seed Nebraska-Kearney.
What's Next

The Bearcats are set to face Nebraska-Kearney in the quarterfinals, having previously defeated them 5-2 earlier in the season. Continued strong performances from Ito and Djokic will be crucial for advancing in the tournament.

Bottom Line

Chiharu Ito's standout season is a key driver for Northwest Missouri State's success as they advance into the MIAA Tournament, highlighting the importance of maintaining momentum and consistency in upcoming matches.