BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – The No. 21 Texas A&M women's tennis team claimed its third-straight win as it defeated the SMU Mustangs, 4-1, Tuesday evening at the Mitchell Tennis Center.
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After going down early in doubles play, the Maroon & White (8-5) rallied back in singles securing four-straight points to ensure their third-consecutive victory.
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Following SMU's (5-6) early advantage, A&M got right to work in singles, claiming the opening set on all six courts. Jeanette Mireles was the first to strike, evening the score with a win on court 6 over Caroline McGinley (6-1, 6-0). Capturing the first lead in the match for the Maroon & White was No. 1 Mary Stoiana, as she dominated Drew Morris (6-1, 6-1) on court 1. No. 19 Nicole Khirin followed suit downing Taylor Johnson on court 2 (6-2, 6-1) to put the Aggies one point from victory. Daria Smetannikov dealt the final blow on court 5, as the sophomore bested Maja Makoric (6-2, 6-4) to claim the match.
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COACH'S QUOTES
Head coach Mark Weaver on today's match …
"Overall, I'm pleased with the match. I give SMU a lot of credit for coming out with a lot of energy and being aggressive in doubles. I thought our team responded well in singles and came out firing on all cylinders, we just have to close out some matches better."
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Up Next
The Aggies kick off SEC play at home versus South Carolina on Friday, March 1, followed by Florida on Sunday, March 3. First serves set for 5 p.m. and 12 p.m. respectively.
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Match Results
Singles Results
(TAMU) No. 1 Mary Stoiana Def. (SMU) Drew Morris (6-1, 6-1)
(TAMU) No. 19 Nicole Khirin Def. (SMU) Taylor Johnson (6-2, 6-1)
(TAMU) No. 29 Mia Kupres vs. (SMU) Hadley Doyle (6-0, 5-7, 0-0) UNF
(TAMU) Lucciana Perez vs. (SMU) Lana Mavor (6-0, 5-5) UNF
(TAMU) Daria Smetannikov Def. (SMU) Maja Makoric (6-2, 6-4)
(TAMU) Jeanette Mireles Def. (SMU) Caroline McGinley (6-1, 6-0)
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Doubles Results
(SMU) Taylor Johnson/Lana Mavor Def. (TAMU) No. 4 Mia Kupres/Mary Stoiana (6-3)
(TAMU) Lucciana Perez/Jeanette Mireles vs. (SMU) Maja Makoric/Caroline McGinley (5-5) UNF
(SMU) Hadley Doyle/Drew Morris Def. Â (TAMU) Nicole Khirin/Sydney Fitch (6-1)
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After going down early in doubles play, the Maroon & White (8-5) rallied back in singles securing four-straight points to ensure their third-consecutive victory.
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Following SMU's (5-6) early advantage, A&M got right to work in singles, claiming the opening set on all six courts. Jeanette Mireles was the first to strike, evening the score with a win on court 6 over Caroline McGinley (6-1, 6-0). Capturing the first lead in the match for the Maroon & White was No. 1 Mary Stoiana, as she dominated Drew Morris (6-1, 6-1) on court 1. No. 19 Nicole Khirin followed suit downing Taylor Johnson on court 2 (6-2, 6-1) to put the Aggies one point from victory. Daria Smetannikov dealt the final blow on court 5, as the sophomore bested Maja Makoric (6-2, 6-4) to claim the match.
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COACH'S QUOTES
Head coach Mark Weaver on today's match …
"Overall, I'm pleased with the match. I give SMU a lot of credit for coming out with a lot of energy and being aggressive in doubles. I thought our team responded well in singles and came out firing on all cylinders, we just have to close out some matches better."
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Up Next
The Aggies kick off SEC play at home versus South Carolina on Friday, March 1, followed by Florida on Sunday, March 3. First serves set for 5 p.m. and 12 p.m. respectively.
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Match Results
Singles Results
(TAMU) No. 1 Mary Stoiana Def. (SMU) Drew Morris (6-1, 6-1)
(TAMU) No. 19 Nicole Khirin Def. (SMU) Taylor Johnson (6-2, 6-1)
(TAMU) No. 29 Mia Kupres vs. (SMU) Hadley Doyle (6-0, 5-7, 0-0) UNF
(TAMU) Lucciana Perez vs. (SMU) Lana Mavor (6-0, 5-5) UNF
(TAMU) Daria Smetannikov Def. (SMU) Maja Makoric (6-2, 6-4)
(TAMU) Jeanette Mireles Def. (SMU) Caroline McGinley (6-1, 6-0)
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Doubles Results
(SMU) Taylor Johnson/Lana Mavor Def. (TAMU) No. 4 Mia Kupres/Mary Stoiana (6-3)
(TAMU) Lucciana Perez/Jeanette Mireles vs. (SMU) Maja Makoric/Caroline McGinley (5-5) UNF
(SMU) Hadley Doyle/Drew Morris Def. Â (TAMU) Nicole Khirin/Sydney Fitch (6-1)
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FOLLOW THE AGGIES
Visit 12thman.com for more information on Texas A&M women's tennis. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M women's tennis team on Facebook, Instagram, and on X by following @AggieWTEN.