TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Missouri tennis team suffered a 4-0 defeat at the hands of the Alabama Crimson Tide on Friday, March 13, at the Alabama Tennis Stadium. The loss brings the Tigers’ season record to an undisclosed mark as they prepare to continue Southeastern Conference play. Alabama improved to 11-3 overall with the victory, securing their third SEC win of the season.
The match began with doubles competition, where Alabama quickly gained an advantage. Lara Quaglia and Zoe Lazar fell in a closely contested match, 6-4, to Amina Salibayeva and Addison Bowman. Sophomore Korina Roso and senior Andrea Artimedi were locked in a tight battle, tied 5-5, when their match was left unfinished. The third doubles match resulted in a default win for the Crimson Tide, completing a sweep in the doubles portion of the competition.
Alabama carried their momentum into singles play, securing the necessary four points for the win. Korina Roso was the first to fall, dropping her match to Kristina Paskauskas in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2. Lara Quaglia also faced a tough opponent in Karla Bartel, suffering a 6-0, 6-0 defeat. A default point was awarded to Alabama due to a match withdrawal from the Missouri side, further solidifying their lead.
Despite the overall scoreline, several Mizzou players demonstrated resilience. Andrea Artimedi managed to win the first set of her singles match against Addison Bowman, 7-6 (6-2), before the match was left unfinished. Gian Octa also pushed her opponent, Klara Milicevic, to a 5-6 second set, showcasing competitive spirit despite the looming defeat. The remaining three matches were not completed as Alabama had already clinched the victory.
Match Details
Here’s a breakdown of the match results, as reported by the University of Missouri Athletics:
| Doubles | Result |
|---|---|
| Karla Bartel/Kristina Paskauskas vs. Korina Roso/Andrea Artimedi | 5-5 (UF) |
| Amina Salibayeva/Addison Bowman vs. Lara Quaglia/ Zoe Lazar | 6-4 |
| Mary Sidelnyk/Klara Milicevic vs. Alex Ackman/Gian Octa | Default Win (Alabama) |
And the singles results:
| Singles | Result |
|---|---|
| Kristina Paskauskas vs. Korina Roso | 6-4, 6-2 |
| Klara Milicevic vs. Gian Octa | 6-3, 6-5 (UF) |
| Karla Bartel vs. Lara Quaglia | 6-0, 6-0 |
| Andrea Artimedi vs. Addison Bowman | 7-6 (6-2), 3-1 (UF) |
| Amina Salibayeva vs. Zoe Lazar | 6-4, 4-4 (UF) |
Looking Ahead
The Missouri Tigers will regroup and travel to Starkville, Mississippi, to face Mississippi State on Sunday, March 15, at 11 a.m. CT. Fans can follow the team for the latest updates on X (@Mizzou_Tennis). More information on Mizzou Tennis can be found on their official website, MUTigers.com, as well as their social media channels on Facebook (Mizzou Tennis) and Instagram (Mizzou.Tennis).
The Tigers will look to bounce back from this defeat as they continue their SEC schedule. The match against Mississippi State presents an opportunity to regain momentum and build towards a stronger finish in conference play.
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