The University of Mississippi Athletics
Sunday, February 23
Baton Rouge, La.
11 AM
Ole Miss
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at
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LSU
Women’s Tennis Drops SEC Opener to No. 8 LSU
2/23/2025 | Women's Tennis
BATON ROUGE, La. – Ole Miss women's tennis fell short against No. 8 LSU, 5-2, in Baton Rouge on Sunday.
The Rebels (7-3, 0-1 SEC) maintained a tight contest with the Tigers (9-1, 1-0 SEC), but were unable to fight back from losing the doubles point.
Rachel Krzyzak earned the 50th overall singles victory in her career. The senior defeated Gaby Rivera, 6-3, 3-6, 1-0 (10-7), on court four to improve to 4-0 in the dual season. Alice Soulié grabbed a straight set win on her respective court to remain undefeated in dual singles, 3-0.
In doubles, Andrea Nova and Lucie Petruzelova held their ground against LSU's duo on court three. The duo's match went unfinished with a 4-4 score.
Going into singles down one, Soulié added a point for the Rebels, after a dominant 6-3, 6-3, finish on court four. Her and fellow freshman Brooklyn Olson are a combined 5-0 in dual matches this season.
Back against the wall, Krzyzak battled back in a superset tie breaker, to reach her 50th career win. The senior defeated her opponent on court five, 6-3, 3-6, 1-0 (10-7).
The Rebels continued to put up a strong fight in singles but ultimately fell short. Four Rebels dropped their respective courts in singles.
Up next, Ole Miss will host Tennessee on Friday, Feb. 28, at 3 p.m. and Kentucky on Sunday, March 2, at 1 p.m.
Doubles:
1. No. 17 Cadence Brace and Kayla Cross (LSU) def. Ludmila Kareisová and Anaëlle Leclercq-Ficher (OM), 6-0
2. No. 22 Tilwith Di Girolami and Anita Sahdiieva (LSU) def. Emily Welker and Brooklyn Olson (OM), 6-2
3. Lucie Petruzelova and Andrea Nova (OM) v. Kenna Erickson and Gaby Rivera (LSU) 4-4 unf.
Singles:
1. No. 51 Kayla Cross (LSU) def. Emily Welker (OM), 6-2, 6-3
2. No. 72 Tilwith Di Girolami (LSU) def. Ludmila Kareisova (OM), 6-0, 6-2
3. Anita Sahdiieva (LSU) def. Lucie Petruzelova (OM), 6-2, 7-6
4. Alice Soulie (OM) v. Kinaa Graham (OM), 6-3, 6-3
5. Rachel Krzyzak (OM) def. Gaby Rivera (LSU) 6-3, 3-6, 1-0 (10-7)
6. Kenna Erickson (LSU) def. Andrea Nova (OM) 6-2, 6-4
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The Rebels (7-3, 0-1 SEC) maintained a tight contest with the Tigers (9-1, 1-0 SEC), but were unable to fight back from losing the doubles point.
Rachel Krzyzak earned the 50th overall singles victory in her career. The senior defeated Gaby Rivera, 6-3, 3-6, 1-0 (10-7), on court four to improve to 4-0 in the dual season. Alice Soulié grabbed a straight set win on her respective court to remain undefeated in dual singles, 3-0.
In doubles, Andrea Nova and Lucie Petruzelova held their ground against LSU's duo on court three. The duo's match went unfinished with a 4-4 score.
Going into singles down one, Soulié added a point for the Rebels, after a dominant 6-3, 6-3, finish on court four. Her and fellow freshman Brooklyn Olson are a combined 5-0 in dual matches this season.
Back against the wall, Krzyzak battled back in a superset tie breaker, to reach her 50th career win. The senior defeated her opponent on court five, 6-3, 3-6, 1-0 (10-7).
The Rebels continued to put up a strong fight in singles but ultimately fell short. Four Rebels dropped their respective courts in singles.
Up next, Ole Miss will host Tennessee on Friday, Feb. 28, at 3 p.m. and Kentucky on Sunday, March 2, at 1 p.m.
Doubles:
1. No. 17 Cadence Brace and Kayla Cross (LSU) def. Ludmila Kareisová and Anaëlle Leclercq-Ficher (OM), 6-0
2. No. 22 Tilwith Di Girolami and Anita Sahdiieva (LSU) def. Emily Welker and Brooklyn Olson (OM), 6-2
3. Lucie Petruzelova and Andrea Nova (OM) v. Kenna Erickson and Gaby Rivera (LSU) 4-4 unf.
Singles:
1. No. 51 Kayla Cross (LSU) def. Emily Welker (OM), 6-2, 6-3
2. No. 72 Tilwith Di Girolami (LSU) def. Ludmila Kareisova (OM), 6-0, 6-2
3. Anita Sahdiieva (LSU) def. Lucie Petruzelova (OM), 6-2, 7-6
4. Alice Soulie (OM) v. Kinaa Graham (OM), 6-3, 6-3
5. Rachel Krzyzak (OM) def. Gaby Rivera (LSU) 6-3, 3-6, 1-0 (10-7)
6. Kenna Erickson (LSU) def. Andrea Nova (OM) 6-2, 6-4
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Get rewarded for attending events by joining Rebel Rewards powered by Coca-Cola, the official fan loyalty program of the Ole Miss Rebels. Download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app, sign up for a Rebel Rewards account, and start earning points immediately that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and experiences.
FOLLOW THE REBELS ON SOCIAL
For more information on Ole Miss Women's Tennis, follow the Rebels on Twitter at @OleMissWTennis, on Facebook at OleMissWTennis and on Instagram at OleMissWTennis. Also follow Coach Beyers on Twitter, @MarkBeyers.Twitter, @MarkBeyers
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
1
0
Cadence Brace/ Kayla Cross (17/-) [LSU]
6
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
1,2
#1 Singles Match
12
23
Kayla Cross / 0 (51/-) [LSU]
66
#2 Singles Match
12
02
Tilwith Di Girolami / 0 (72/-) [LSU]
66
#3 Singles Match
12
26
Anita Sahdiieva / 0 [LSU]
67
#4 Singles Match
12
66
Kinaa Graham / 0 [LSU]
33
#5 Singles Match
123
6310
Gaby Rivera / 0 (121/-) [LSU]
367
#6 Singles Match
12
24
Kenna Erickson / 0 [LSU]
66
Order of Finish:
2,1,4,6,5,3
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