Terrapins Surge Past Minnesota with a Commanding 4-0 Victory
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The University of Maryland women's tennis team showcased their formidable prowess on Sunday, delivering a decisive 4-0 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers. This stellar performance catapults the Terps back to .500 in conference play with a record of 4-4, invigorated by their ambition to rebound after a tough loss to No. 18 Wisconsin just two days prior.
Dramatic Doubles: Terps Take Control
The match kicked off with doubles play, and despite an early setback in the No. 1 doubles match, the Terps exhibited resilience. In an exhilarating comeback, the dynamic duo of Oliwia Orlinska and Tamari Gagoshidze dominated their opponents, clinching a 6-1 victory in the No. 3 doubles match. This success fueled the confidence of the Terps, leading Danielle Hack and Kallista Liu to secure the doubles point with a solid 6-3 win in the No. 2 slot.
Singles Success: Terps Power Through
Building on their momentum, Danielle Hack continued her winning streak in singles play, steamrolling her opponent in the No. 3 singles match with a decisive 6-2, 6-0 score. Following closely behind, Tamari Gagoshidze showcased her skill and determination, rounding out a 6-1, 6-3 victory in the No. 5 singles match.
The penultimate blow came from Orlinska, who delivered the final nail in the coffin with a 6-3, 6-4 win at No. 4 singles, securing the match for the Terps at 4-0.
Match Breakdown
Doubles Results
Mia Liepert/Anali Kocevar (MINN) defeated Ema Kovacevic / Diya Challa (UMD) | 6-2
Kallista Liu / Danielle Hack (UMD) defeated Jeselle Ante/Sofia Pinto (MINN) | 6-3
Tamari Gagoshidze / Oliwia Orlinska (UMD) defeated Aiva Schmitz/Anlin Xie (MINN) | 6-1
Singles Results
Aiva Schmitz (MINN) vs. Kallista Liu (UMD) | 1-6, 6-1, unfinished
Mia Liepert (MINN) vs. Ema Kovacevic (UMD) | 6-5, unfinished
Danielle Hack (UMD) defeated Anali Kocevar (MINN) | 6-2, 6-0
Oliwia Orlinska (UMD) defeated Sofia Pinto (MINN) | 6-3, 6-4
Tamari Gagoshidze (UMD) defeated Anlin Xie (MINN) | 6-1, 6-3
Jeselle Ante (MINN) vs. Diya Challa (UMD) | 5-7, 1-2, unfinished
Order of Finish: Doubles (1, 2, 3); Singles (3, 5, 4)
What’s Next?
The Terps are gearing up for their next challenge as they prepare for a crucial home stand against Iowa and Nebraska, set for April 4, 2025, at 3 PM. This matchup promises to be another thrilling chapter in their season as they aim to ride this wave of momentum.
For more details on the University of Maryland women's tennis team, visit their official website here. Don’t miss out on the action as these Terps continue to assert their presence in the collegiate tennis arena!
