North Alabama Women’s Tennis Team Triumphs Over Jacksonville State
On February 10, 2026, the University of North Alabama women’s tennis team celebrated a big win, defeating Jacksonville State 4-1 in Jacksonville, Alabama. This marked North Alabama’s third consecutive victory.
Match Highlights
The match began with Jacksonville State taking the doubles point. Polina Ramenskaja and Emma Montagner from Jacksonville State secured a 6-2 win against UNA’s Eeva Ristola and Louise Booker. They were followed by Angeles Rodriguez-Rizo and Sae Kaneko, who clinched another doubles victory, beating freshmen Farah Asaad and Sammie Schouten 6-4.
However, the tide turned in singles play. Junior Mathilde Delaney kicked off the comeback by easily winning against Rodriguez-Rizo 6-1, 6-1. Schouten then enhanced the lead to 2-1 after a challenging match, winning 6-1, 7-6 (7-2) against Kaneko.
Booker followed suit, claiming a tight match against Isabella Sambola with a score of 7-6 (7-5), 6-3. The final point came from Ristola, who battled back to overcome Ramenskaja in three sets, ending 6-0, 4-6, 6-3.
Player Performances
Ristola, Booker, and Schouten all recorded their third singles wins of the season. Delaney achieved her second victory. Notably, in two unfinished matches, Emma Ansorge and Asaad had the upper hand in their respective games.
Looking Forward
This win adds to North Alabama’s strong momentum as they prepare for their next match against Belmont on February 14, 2026. According to recent statistics from the NCAA, women’s tennis has seen a 15% increase in participation rates over the last five years, highlighting the growing popularity of the sport.
As the Lions continue their season, they will aim to build on this success and remain competitive in the conference.
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