Complete Results

Complete Results

THE RUNDOWN
LUBBOCK, Texas - The No. 15 Baylor women's tennis team (13-5) battled throughout a tight dual match, which included five three-setters, but ultimately fell to No. 9 Texas Tech (16-3), 4-2 on Sunday morning.

The Lady Raiders scored first, snagging the doubles point with a victory at No. 3 after Alba Cortina-Pou and Alex Valenstein defeated Angelina Shakhraichuk and Jessica Hinojosa, 6-3. No. 73 Felicity Maltby and Gabriela Talaba clinched the point at No. 2 doubles with a win over Karina Traxler and Theresa Van Zyl, 6-4.

Baylor sought a comeback when Shakhraichuk landed a victory over Katelyn Jackson, 6-2, 1-6, 6-2, at No. 6 singles. Senior Rhiann Newborn tied it up, 2-2, with a three-set triumph over Alex Valenstein in the No. 3 singles slot, 6-3, 2-6, 6-1.

The Lady Raiders followed with a three court win to seal the deal. Sarah Dvorak defeated junior Theresa Van Zyl, 6-4, 6-4, at No. 4 singles. No. 56 Felicity Maltby notched a three set victory over sophomore Elizabeth Profit at the No. 2 position, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. At No. 1 singles, No. 17 Gabriela Talaba succeeded over No. 4 senior Blair Shankle, 2-6, 6-3, 7-5, to secure the final victory for Texas Tech.

OTHER NOTABLES
à ¢- The Lady Bears lead the all-time series against the Lady Raiders, 26-14.
à ¢- Baylor has won five of the last eight match ups against Texas Tech.

TOP QUOTES
"The difference between a great team and a good team is very small. Credit to Texas Tech on playing a more disciplined match than us. Our mindset and attitude was off in some key situations that tilted the match in their favor." - Head coach Joey Scrivano

"It's all a part of the developmental process and we can't shortcut it. I'm confident that our ladies will learn from it and keep working hard to improve." - Head coach Joey Scrivano

WHAT'S NEXT
The Lady Bears continue their road stretch with play at Iowa State and West Virginia on March 31 and April 2, respectively. The Iowa State match is set for 3 p.m., while action at West Virginia begins at 9 a.m.

Follow the official Twitter and Instagram accounts of the team (@BaylorWTennis) for an inside look at the program.