Mizzou Tennis recently faced Wisconsin in DeKalb, Illinois, kicking off their match schedule on January 16.
The day started with doubles matches. Graduate student Mary Brumfield and senior Andrea Artimedi played at No. 3 but couldn’t secure a win. The Tigers lost their other doubles matches, resulting in a missed opportunity for a doubles point, although Brumfield and Artimedi’s match remained tied at 4-4.
In singles play, Mizzou struggled to find victories. Freshman Alex Ackman and sophomore Zoe Lazar each won the first set but ultimately fell in three-set battles.
Looking ahead, Mizzou will take on Northern Illinois and Chicago State in a doubleheader schedule for January 17.
The match results were tough for the Tigers, as reflected in the score: Wisconsin 7, Missouri 0. In singles, the losses were tightly contested but still disappointing overall.
Match Results Overview
Doubles:
- Wisconsin’s Maria Sholokhova & Lucie Urbanova defeated Korina Roso & Zoe Lazar, 6-2
- Ekaterina Ivanova & Ellison Reynoldson from Wisconsin beat Alex Ackman & Gian Octa, 6-1
- Brumfield & Artimedi vs. Wisconsin was tied at 4-4
Singles:
- Maria Sholokhova (WIS) over Mary Brumfield, 7-5, 7-5
- Ekaterina Ivanova (WIS) over Korina Roso, 6-1, 6-1
- Tianna Rangan (WIS) over Alex Ackman, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2
- Kaede Usui (WIS) over Andrea Artimedi, 6-4, 6-4
- Kaja Jacobson (WIS) over Gian Octa, 6-1, 6-3
- Parker Christensen (WIS) over Zoe Lazar, 1-6, 6-1, 10-4
Tennis stats show that intense competitions can shift quickly, with player stamina and mental focus often playing critical roles. Experts suggest that maintaining a strong mindset is essential, especially in high-pressure matches. The Tigers will need to regroup and refine their strategies to perform better in future matches.
Fans can keep up with Mizzou Tennis for updates and scores through their official site.
