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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. \u2013 Senior Karli Roux<\/a> moved into the top 10 on Harding’s all-time singles wins list Thursday afternoon, but the Lady Bisons fell 4-3 to Henderson State in their Great American Conference opener at the Burns Park Tennis Center.<\/p>\n The match, relocated from Searcy due to weather, saw the Lady Bisons (3-11, 0-1 GAC) push the Reddies to the final courts in a tightly contested start to league play.<\/p>\n Roux Reaches Milestone<\/p>\n Ranked No. 26 in the nation, Roux continued her dominant spring at the No. 1 singles position by defeating Kristina Kozlova in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1. The victory was the 66th career singles win for the Cape Town, South Africa, native, moving her into a tie with Beatriz Arvizu (1992-96) for 10th place in Harding women’s tennis history.<\/p>\n First Dual Win for Hosking<\/p>\n Harding also found success at the No. 6 flight, where Mia Hosking<\/a> reached a personal milestone. Hosking earned a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Lily Winter to record the first dual singles win of her career.<\/p>\n Doubles Battle<\/p>\n The Lady Bisons opened the day with a statement at the top of the lineup. In a clash of nationally ranked tandems, Harding’s No. 6-ranked duo of Roux and Brooke Coffman<\/a> defeated Henderson State’s No. 38-ranked pair of Emila Nowak and Jordan Parker, 6-4.<\/p>\n However, the Reddies (9-6, 1-0 GAC) secured the doubles point by taking the remaining two courts. The point was decided in a tiebreaker at the No. 2 position, where Henderson State’s Jenna Bohnert and Adiya Abdugappar outlasted Ece Boylu<\/a> and Sofia Sarmiento Ruiz<\/a> 7-6 (7-0).<\/p>\n Singles Results<\/p>\n While Roux and Hosking earned straight-set wins, Henderson State secured the four points necessary for the team victory by taking the middle flights. Emila Nowak defeated Natalia Alvarez<\/a> at No. 2, and Adiya Abdugappar topped Ece Boylu<\/a> at No. 3. The Reddies also secured wins at No. 4 against Brooke Coffman<\/a> and No. 5 against Sarmiento Ruiz to clinch the dual.<\/p>\n Up Next<\/p>\n The Lady Bisons return to action on Tuesday, April 7, traveling to Memphis\u00a0to face Christian Brothers\u00a0in nonconference action. First serve against the Lady Bucs is scheduled for 1 p.m. with the location to be announced.<\/p>\n Henderson State 4, Harding 3<\/p>\n Doubles Competition<\/p>\n
#6 Karli Roux<\/a>\/Brooke Coffman<\/a> (HU) def. #38 Emila Nowak\/Jordan Parker (HSU) 6-4<\/p>\n
Jenna Bohnert\/Adiya Abdugappar (HSU) def. Ece Boylu<\/a>\/Sofia Sarmiento Ruiz<\/a> (HU) 7-6 (7-0)<\/p>\n
Angela Dorado\/Kristina Kozlova (HSU) def. Mia Hosking<\/a>\/Paula Rega<\/a> (HU) 6-3<\/p>\n
Singles Competition<\/p>\n
#26 Karli Roux<\/a> (HU) def. Kristina Kozlova (HSU) 6-1, 6-1<\/p>\n
Emila Nowak (HSU) def. Natalia Alvarez<\/a> (HU) 6-0, 6-0<\/p>\n
Adiya Abdugappar (HSU) def. Ece Boylu<\/a> (HU) 6-1, 6-3<\/p>\n
Angela Dorado (HSU) def. Brooke Coffman<\/a> (HU) 6-1, 6-2<\/p>\n
Jordan Parker (HSU) def. Sofia Sarmiento Ruiz<\/a> (HU) 6-2, 6-3<\/p>\n
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