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Waco, TX - January 20, 2024 - Daria Smetannikov of the Texas A&M Aggies during the game between the Harvard Crimson and the Texas A&M Aggies at Hurd Tennis Center in Waco, TX. Photo By Sydney Stevenson/Texas A&M AthleticsWaco, TX - January 20, 2024 - Daria Smetannikov of the Texas A&M Aggies during the game between the Harvard Crimson and the Texas A&M Aggies at Hurd Tennis Center in Waco, TX. Photo By Sydney Stevenson/Texas A&M Athletics
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Women's Tennis

Smetannikov Earns NCAA Tournament Spot

With the NCAA bid on the line, Smetannikov topped No. 50 Sydni Ratliff of Ohio State, 6-3, 6-0 in a 5-8 playoff match.

ANN ARBOR – Daria Smetannikov claimed a spot in the upcoming NCAA Individual Championships with Sunday's victory in ITA Central Sectional Championship play at Michigan's Varsity Tennis Center.
 
With the NCAA bid on the line, Smetannikov topped No. 50 Sydni Ratliff of Ohio State, 6-3, 6-0 in a 5-8 playoff match.
 
No. 9 Nicole Khirin, who earned her NCAA Championship spot Saturday, was also victorious Sunday. She bested No. 45 Lily Jones of Michigan, 7-5, 7-5 to claim co-champion status at the ITA Sectionals.
 
Three Aggies have earned an NCAA tournament invitation with Khirin and Smetannikov joining No. 1 Mary Stoiana who earned her spot at the ITA Texas Regional. The NCAA Individual Championships are slated for Nov. 19-24 in Waco.
 
All NCAA Individual Championship selections will be announced Monday at 11 a.m. with the tournament bracket revealed Saturday at 5 p.m.
 
SUNDAY RESULTS
 
Singles
No. 9 Nicole Khirin (TAMU) def. No. 45 Lily Jones (UM) – 7-5, 7-5
Daria Smetannikov (TAMU) def. No. 50 Sydni Ratliff (OSU) – 6-3, 6-0
 
 
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