SAN ANTONIO – The UTSA Roadrunners continued their strong home stand on Monday, delivering a decisive 7-0 victory over the Southeast Missouri Redhawks at the UTSA Tennis Center. The win improves UTSA’s record to 7-6 overall and a perfect 7-1 when playing in San Antonio, with two more home matches remaining before hitting the road.
The match was a display of resilience and skill from the Roadrunners, particularly in doubles play where the team secured the point despite a competitive start. UTSA’s ability to capitalize in key moments proved crucial, setting the tone for a dominant performance in singles action. This victory comes as UTSA prepares for its final stretch of home games before a road trip to North Texas on March 27.
The doubles point proved to be a hard-fought battle. Saskia Soome and Yontha Tadoum of Southeast Missouri initially gained an advantage, taking the first court 6-4. However, UTSA responded strongly, with Giuliana Giardina and Laia Tarazona Peyro winning their match 7-6 [7-2 tiebreaker], and Ayra Salim and Milica Milosavljevic clinching the final doubles match with another 7-6 victory [7-3 tiebreaker], giving UTSA a 1-0 lead.
In singles play, the Roadrunners continued their momentum. Celine Absawi secured a hard-fought victory at the number one spot, overcoming Juliette Demunck of SEMO with a score of 5-7, 6-2, and a decisive 10-1 tiebreaker. Valeria Sanchez dominated her match against Maja Bajorek, winning 6-3, 6-0, while Akari Tomoyose defeated Sofia Zemtsova 6-3, 6-2. Natalia Castaneda Guerrero and Giuliana Giardina also contributed to the sweep, winning their matches against Yontha Tadoum and Saskia Soome respectively. Laia Tarazona Peyro rounded out the victory with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Kristina Kozakova.
Match Results
Here’s a breakdown of the match results, as reported by UTSA Athletics:
| Doubles | Result |
|---|---|
| Saskia Soome/Yontha Tadoum (SEMO) vs. Natalia Castaneda Guerrero/Valeria Sanchez (UTSA) | 6-4 |
| Giuliana Giardina/Laia Tarazona Peyro (UTSA) vs. Maja Bajorek/Mia Mayerova (SEMO) | 7-6 [7-2 tiebreaker] |
| Ayra Salim/Milica Milosavljevic (UTSA) vs. Juliette Demunck/Kristina Kozakova (SEMO) | 7-6 [7-3 tiebreaker] |
| Singles | Result |
|---|---|
| Celine Absawi (UTSA) vs. Juliette Demunck (SEMO) | 5-7, 6-2, 10-1 tiebreaker |
| Valeria Sanchez (UTSA) vs. Maja Bajorek (SEMO) | 6-3, 6-0 |
| Akari Tomoyose (UTSA) vs. Sofia Zemtsova (SEMO) | 6-3, 6-2 |
| Natalia Castaneda Guerrero (UTSA) vs. Yontha Tadoum (SEMO) | 6-4, 6-0 |
| Giuliana Giardina (UTSA) vs. Saskia Soome (SEMO) | 6-4, 6-3 |
| Laia Tarazona Peyro (UTSA) vs. Kristina Kozakova (SEMO) | 6-2, 6-2 |
The order of finish in the match was doubles (1, 2, 3), followed by singles (2, 6, 3, 4, 5, 1). UTSA’s record now stands at 7-6, while Southeast Missouri falls to 6-11, according to the official box score.
Looking Ahead
UTSA will continue its homestand by hosting Southern Miss on Tuesday, March 17. All home contests will be streamed on sporfie.com/utsa and live statistics will be available at utsa.statbroadcast.com. The Roadrunners will then prepare for their road trip to North Texas on March 27, aiming to build on this momentum as the season progresses.
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