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\n Feb. 14 (Sat) \/ 1 p.m.
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History <\/a><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n SPRINGFIELD, Mo. \u2013 The Harding women’s tennis team opened its 2026 spring season with a challenging road test Friday night, falling 5-1 to Drury University at the Cooper Tennis Complex.<\/p>\n Despite the team result, the Lady Bisons (0-1) saw a standout performance from their top doubles pairing and a resilient victory in the singles lineup from a promising newcomer.<\/p>\n Drury (1-0) took an early lead by securing the doubles point. The Panthers claimed wins at the No. 2 and No. 3 positions, but Harding’s nationally ranked duo of Karli Roux<\/a> and Brooke Coffman<\/a> provided a bright spot. The No. 8-ranked pair in NCAA Division II battled to a 7-6 tiebreaker victory over Naz Yaver and Antanina Novik to remain undefeated as a duo in dual-match play.<\/p>\n In singles action, the Panthers’ depth proved decisive. Drury earned straight-set victories at No. 2, No. 3, and No. 5 to clinch the match. At the top flight, Harding’s Roux pushed Leana Chanove to a third set, but Chanove eventually prevailed 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in the most competitive match of the night.<\/p>\n Freshman Brooke Coffman<\/a> provided the lone singles point for the Lady Bisons. Competing at the No. 4 position, Coffman defeated Ina Bechle 6-4, 6-4. The win improved Coffman’s overall singles record to 4-3 on the season and marked her first career dual-match victory.<\/p>\n The No. 6 singles match between Harding’s Paula Rega<\/a> and Ana Luisa Sathler Rosa remained unfinished after the overall match had been decided.<\/p>\n The Lady Bisons will look to bounce back as they continue their non-conference road swing. Harding returns to action on Saturday, Feb. 14, traveling to face Arkansas-Fort Smith. First serve is scheduled for 1 p.m.<\/p>\n Drury 5, Harding 1<\/p>\n Doubles<\/p>\n
Brooke Coffman<\/a>\/Karli Roux<\/a> (HU) def. Naz Yaver\/Antanina Novik (DU) 7-6<\/p>\n
Franca Piaggi\/Leana Chanove (DU) def. Mia Hosking<\/a>\/Sofia Sarmiento Ruiz<\/a> (HU) 6-2<\/p>\n
Ana Luisa Sathler Rosa\/Ina Bechle (DU) def. Paula Rega<\/a>\/Natalia Alvarez<\/a> (HU) 6-2<\/p>\n
Singles<\/p>\n
Leana Chanove (DU) def. Karli Roux<\/a> (HU) 3-6, 6-4, 7-6<\/p>\n
Antanina Novik (DU) def. Natalia Alvarez<\/a> (HU) 6-1, 6-4<\/p>\n
Naz Yaver (DU) def. Sofia Sarmiento Ruiz<\/a> (HU) 7-5, 6-1<\/p>\n
Brooke Coffman<\/a> (HU) def. Ina Bechle (DU) 6-4, 6-4<\/p>\n
Franca Piaggi (DU) def. Mia Hosking<\/a> (HU) 6-0, 6-3<\/p>\n
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