By: Clint Neumann
OMAHA, Neb. – The University of Sioux Falls women's tennis team opened its spring schedule Friday afternoon with an exhibition matchup against Nebraska-Omaha in Omaha, Neb., gaining valuable early-season experience against a strong Mavericks lineup.
With the match serving as the first competitive action of the spring, the Cougars used the exhibition to shake off rust, evaluate lineups, and get meaningful reps across both doubles and singles play. While the results favored Omaha, the afternoon provided an important measuring stick and a chance for USF to identify areas of growth as the team ramps up toward the heart of its spring slate.
USF saw action across all three doubles courts and six singles positions, continuing to build chemistry in new pairings and gain match toughness against quality opposition. The match marked a key first step in the spring season, setting the foundation for continued improvement moving forward.
Match Results
Exhibition | Omaha, Neb.
Doubles
D1: Katelynn Kock / Nina Wiese def. Chloe Siegfort / Sofiya Janos, 6-0
D2: Khayli Buckels / Summer Shannon def. Sydney Osburn / Ella Hancock, 6-1
D3: Jacqueline Pearsall / Shelby Smith def. Athena Franciliso / Emily Thinnsen, 6-2
Singles
S1: Nina Wiese def. Chloe Siegfort, 6-0, 6-0
S2: Khayli Buckels def. Sofiya Janos, 6-2, 6-1
S3: Katelynn Kock def. Ella Hancock, 6-1, 6-1
S4: Jacqueline Pearsall def. Emily Thinnsen, 6-3, 6-2
S5: Shelby Smith def. Emma Rangel, 6-0, 6-0
S6: Grace Greenwald def. Mylin Lemke, 6-0, 6-0
Up Next
The Cougars return to Sioux Falls, S.D. for another spring exhibition, hosting the University of South Dakota on Saturday, January 24, at Huether Family Match Pointe. First serve is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.
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