Titans won all three singles matches as well as the doubles match
Eastern Florida State College Women’s Tennis Team Kicks Off the NJCAA Nationals!
Day One Highlights
Tyler, Texas was buzzing with excitement as the EFSC Titans burst onto the NCAA Division I National scene, running a flawless perfect start on Day 1. They won every singles match, took the doubles showdown, and amassed a solid eight team points.
Singles Showdown
- Laura Yans opened the gates with a dominant 6‑0, 6‑1 win over Coastal Alabama’s Emily Grubach. She’s now heading to the round of 16, where she’ll square off against Macarena Arisio of Northwest Mississippi.
- Elena Martinez Prado iced her first‑round match against Morgan Keefe from Southwestern Illinois with a flawless 6‑0, 6‑0. Next up: a showdown with Molly Bennett of Jones College.
- Thais Mitlmeier took down Mississippi Gulf Coast’s Lauren Sullivan 6‑1, 6‑4, powering her into the round of 16 to face Theresa Emelio from Jones College.
- Maria Gento had a first‑round bye, but she’ll tackle Hinds Community College’s Camila Mordiz in the round of 16.
- Sara Valentina Ladino and Dasha Moskalenko also awaited their first‑round action: Ladino will battle Hinds Community College’s Tierney Cronin, while Moskalenko confronts Iowa Central’s Patricia Sazambile.
Doubles Conquest
- Gento & Prado dominated the No. 1 doubles slot with a 6‑0, 6‑1 rocket‑fast win over Wallace State’s Sophia Baillos and Noelle D’Angelillo. They’ll carry the momentum forward into the round of 16 against Valeria Callejo and Danique Vermue from Mississippi Gulf Coast.
- Mitlmeier & Moskalenko had a bye in the No. 2 doubles bracket and are set to battle Sandra Dominguez and Barbara Mattar from Pratt Community College.
- Ladino & Yans will open the afternoon slot as the No. 3 doubles team, taking on Jones College’s Ansley Tomkins and Josie Tullos.
Scoring Summary
Jones College emerged as the top contender on Day 1, striking home with 16 points, while Wallace State trailed closely behind with 14 points.
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