LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The NM State Aggies hit the courts strong in El Paso, claiming four wins on day one of their final fall tournament, a promising lead-in to the upcoming spring season. The Aggies notched two victories each in singles and doubles play, displaying resilience and teamwork. 

In singles, returner Anna Pinaieva showcased her skill, defeating Sam Houston's Christine Jevicky in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4. Meanwhile, Lisa Zhu delivered an impressive performance against UTEP's Zuzanna Szczepanska, emerging victorious 6-2, 6-2, 6-0 on the Miners' home turf. 

Doubles action saw Zhu pair with freshman Montana Parkinson-Lubold for a dominant 6-0 win over Sara Sadadinovic and Nayuma Subba (SHSU). Rounding out the Aggies' doubles success, Whitney Moon and Dora Kurdi collaborated to defeat New Mexico's Sofia Taborga and Maria Matsoukatidi in a well-fought match. 

With these opening wins, the Aggies are off to a promising start as they look to finish the fall season strong before shifting their focus to the spring. Action will resume tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. 

Doubles Draws 

Moon/Kurdi def. Taborga/Matsoukatidi (SHSU) 6-2 

Zhu/Parkinson-Lubold def. Sadadinovic/Subba (SHSU) 6-0  

Szczepanska/Bernier (SHSU) def. Pinaieva/Nemeth 6-1 

Singles Draws 

Anna Pinaieva def Christine Jevicky (SHSU) 6-4, 6-4 

Lisa Zhu def. Zuzanna Szczepanska (UTEP) 6-2, 6-2, 6-0 

Paloma Hennicaux (UTEP) def. Whitney Moon 6-2, 6-0 

Adithi Venkata Krishnan (SHSU) def. Nadia Nemeth 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 

Sofia Taborga (UNM) def. Montana Parkinson-Lubold 6-3, 6-4 

Maria Matsoukatidi (UNM) def. Dora Kurdi 6-4, 7-6 

  

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