FARGO, N.D. – The University of Sioux Falls Women's Tennis team turned in a strong weekend on the road, earning a pair of Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference victories with a 6-1 win over Minnesota State University Moorhead and a hard-fought 4-3 victory over University of Minnesota Duluth.

The Cougars showcased depth and resilience across the lineup, winning the doubles point in both matches and securing nine combined singles victories to improve to 7-9 overall and 6-2 in NSIC play.

USF 6, MSU Moorhead 1

Sioux Falls opened the weekend by taking control early in doubles play.

Ella Hancock and Sydney Osburn earned a 6-4 victory at No. 2, while Emily Thinnsen and Mylin Lemke followed with a decisive 6-2 win at No. 3 to secure the doubles point.

In singles, the Cougars dominated the middle and lower part of the lineup.

Sofiya Janos delivered a strong performance at No. 2 with a 6-3, 6-1 win, while Osburn battled to a three-set victory at No. 3, rallying for a 3-6, 7-5, 10-5 win. Hancock (No. 4), Thinnsen (No. 5), and Emma Rangel (No. 6) each added straight-set victories to seal the 6-1 team win.

MSU Moorhead Results

Doubles
#1: Diaz/Felderman (MSUM) def. Siegfort/Janos (USF), 7-5
#2: Hancock/Osburn (USF) def. Hansen/Bonini (MSUM), 6-4
#3: Lemke/Thinnsen (USF) def. Farder/Kron (MSUM), 6-2

Singles
#1: Luzmary Diaz (MSUM) def. Chloe Siegfort (USF), retired
#2: Sofiya Janos (USF) def. Katryna Hansen (MSUM), 6-3, 6-1
#3: Sydney Osburn (USF) def. Sophia Felderman (MSUM), 3-6, 7-5, 10-5
#4: Ella Hancock (USF) def. Emma Farder (MSUM), 6-3, 6-3
#5: Emily Thinnsen (USF) def. Camilla Bonini (MSUM), 6-3, 6-3
#6: Emma Rangel (USF) def. Autumn Kron (MSUM), 6-2, 6-0

USF 4, Minnesota Duluth 3

The Cougars closed the weekend with a tightly contested match against Minnesota Duluth, overcoming a doubles point deficit with a dominant singles performance.

Sofiya Janos and Emma Rangel provided the highlight in doubles with a 6-2 win at No. 1, but Duluth claimed the remaining two courts to take the early 1-0 lead.

USF responded in singles with three quick straight-set victories.

Janos set the tone with a commanding 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 1, followed by strong performances from Osburn (6-2, 6-0) at No. 2 and Hancock (6-0, 6-2) at No. 3.

With the match tied, Lemke delivered the clinching point at No. 6, rallying for a 3-6, 6-4, 7-5 victory to secure the 4-3 team win.

Minnesota Duluth Results

Doubles
#1: Janos/Rangel (USF) def. Eppen/Gorton (UMD), 6-2
#2: Chaney/Heideman (UMD) def. Osburn/Hancock (USF), 7-5
#3: Silcox/Hammer (UMD) def. Thinnsen/Lemke (USF), 6-3

Singles
#1: Sofiya Janos (USF) def. Carly Chaney (UMD), 6-0, 6-0
#2: Sydney Osburn (USF) def. Morgan Hammer (UMD), 6-2, 6-0
#3: Ella Hancock (USF) def. Sydney Friedrich (UMD), 6-0, 6-2
#4: Paige Heideman (UMD) def. Emily Thinnsen (USF), 6-3, 6-3
#5: Danica Silcox (UMD) def. Emma Rangel (USF), 6-2, 6-2
#6: Mylin Lemke (USF) def. Olivia Gorton (UMD), 3-6, 6-4, 7-5

Coach's Corner

Head Coach Kevin Grebin praised his team's resilience and ability to respond in key moments, highlighting the match-clinching performance at No. 6 singles.

"Heck of a comeback at No. 6 singles today," Grebin said. "I'm incredibly proud of how our team continues to step up and compete at a high level every time we take the court."

Up Next

The Cougars continue NSIC play next weekend as they host Winona State and Minnesota State in their final regular season matches before hitting the NSIC Championships April 24-26.

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