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The North Carolina A&T women’s tennis team faced a disappointing 7-0 loss against East Carolina University on April 12, 2025, marking their third shutout of the season. ECU dominated the match, claiming all doubles and singles wins. Notable performances included Juana Gomez Weiss and Flavia Villegas, who, despite the loss, are tied for the team lead in singles wins. The Aggies are looking to rebound against Shaw Bears in their final regular-season match.
Greenville, NC – The North Carolina A&T women’s tennis team faced a tough defeat against East Carolina University (ECU) on April 12, 2025, suffering a 7-0 shutout loss at the River Birch Tennis Complex. This defeat marked the Aggies’ third shutout loss of the season, bringing their overall record to 8-10.
East Carolina University improved its season record to 7-11 following the victory, showcasing a strong performance throughout the match. The team’s dominance was evident from the start as they swept all three doubles matches, claiming the crucial doubles point. A forfeit at No. 3 doubles contributed to ECU’s early lead.
Doubles Matches
In doubles play, ECU’s anne Lou Champion and Martina Muzzolon defeated A&T’s Randy Rakotoarilala and Dorsa Cheraghi with a score of 6-1 in the No. 2 doubles match. The No. 1 doubles match was a closely contested affair, where ECU’s Ines Bachir and Xenia Jeromin overcame Juana Gomez Weiss and Hana El Sherif, finishing 6-4. Notably, this match marked the first time both Rakotoarilala and Cheraghi teamed together in doubles, as well as the first partnership for Gomez Weiss and El Sherif.
Singles Matches
The Aggies quickly fell behind 2-0 when they forfeited the No. 6 singles match. Juana Gomez Weiss then attempted to rally the team but was defeated by ECU’s Martina Muzzolon with a score of 6-3, 6-0 in the No. 2 singles match. Freshman Flavia Villegas faced a similar fate at No. 5 singles, losing to Lilly Lancaster 6-3, 6-1. Notably, both Gomez Weiss and Villegas lead the Aggies’ roster with 10 singles wins each despite the loss.
Randy Rakotoarilala faced ECU’s Ines Bachir at No. 1 singles but ultimately succumbed to defeat with a score of 6-3, 6-2, pushing the score to 5-0 in favor of ECU.
In a more competitive match, Dorsa Cheraghi took on Isabella Rivera Ortiz at No. 4 singles. Cheraghi fought hard but lost in three sets with final scores of 6-1, 6-7, and 7-5. Hana El Sherif also delivered a valiant effort at No. 3 singles, securing a win in the second set, but ultimately lost to Xenia Jeromin. The final scores for that match were 7-5, 6-3, and a close third set decided by 12-10 in favor of Jeromin.
Looking Ahead
The North Carolina A&T women’s tennis team will look to bounce back as they close the regular season against the Shaw Bears at 1 p.m. on April 13, 2025, in Raleigh, NC. This last match will serve as an opportunity for the Aggies to improve their record and gain momentum heading into any potential postseason play.
As the season draws to a close, the team aims to capitalize on their skills and experience, building on the lessons learned from the challenging match against ECU.
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