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RUSTON \u2013 Louisiana Tech closed out an undefeated home season in fitting fashion Friday, rallying past Tarleton State, 4-2, on Senior Day at the LA Tech Tennis Complex.
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\nThe match did not start as planned for LA Tech (14-3), which dropped the doubles point. \u00a0However, the Bulldogs quickly regrouped, winning four singles matches, including the clincher by senior Mio Kozaki<\/a>.
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\nThe 77th-ranked pairing of Zoie Epps<\/a> and Isabella Walker<\/a> got the day started with a 6-4 victory on court one, but Tarleton State (14-6) answered with a 6-3 win on court three. \u00a0The opening point came down to court two, where Alice Brook<\/a> and Maria Tsironi<\/a> battled back from a 5-2 deficit to pull within 5-4, but the Texans closed it out, 6-4, to take a 1-0 lead.
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\nLA Tech faced an uphill battle against a TSU squad that entered the match riding a six-match winning streak, having lost just two singles matches during that stretch.
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\nThe Bulldogs were up to the challenge.
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\nThey claimed first sets on five of six singles courts, with Epps setting the tone. \u00a0The junior extended her winning streak to 11 with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Maria Castano on court one, tying the match at 1-1.
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\nTarleton State briefly regained the lead at 2-1 following a straight sets win by Aya Ishii on court two. \u00a0However, freshman Isabella Walker<\/a> responded on court six, winning a deciding deuce point on match point to even the score with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Dariia Medviedieva.
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\nLA Tech then grabbed its first lead of the day thanks to Maria Tsironi<\/a> on court four. \u00a0The sophomore needed four match points but sealed a 6-3, 7-5 win over Ximena Morales to put the Bulldogs ahead, 3-2.
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\nOn Senior Day, it was only fitting that the final two courts featured LA Tech’s seniors and former Hampton teammates, Diana Starodubtseva<\/a> and Mio Kozaki<\/a>.
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\nStarodubtseva was two points away from clinching on court three but dropped the second set in a tiebreaker, shifting the spotlight to Kozaki on court five. \u00a0After taking the first set, 6-3, she fell behind 0-3 in the second before responding with five straight games. \u00a0Kozaki ultimately secured the clinching point with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Marissa Minetti.
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\nHead coach Amy Sargeant<\/a>
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\nOn the victory on Senior Day\u2026
\n“I could not be prouder of how this team responded after a flat doubles point.\u00a0 We regrouped and leaned into the challenge, and we showed exactly who we are.\u00a0 Mio and Diana showed what it means to be seniors, leading with passion, pride, and an unshakable will to get the job done for their team.\u00a0 This group brings a winning mindset every single day, and that is something to be proud of.\u00a0 We are locked in, motivated, and ready to finish the season stronger than ever.”
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\nOn Zoie Epps<\/a>\u2026
\n“Zoie Epps<\/a> is the heartbeat of this team, a true powerhouse who sets the standard every single day.\u00a0 Her leadership, fight, and the pride she plays with inspire everyone around her.\u00a0 She competes with relentless heart, and it shows.”
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\nOn Isabella Walker<\/a>\u2026
\n“Issy Walker is finding her groove on court six, playing fearless, scrappy, and free.\u00a0 Her energy and joy out there are contagious, and she is proving how dangerous she can be when she trusts herself.”
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\nOn Maria Tsironi<\/a>\u2026
\n“Maria’s win reflects her growing confidence and toughness.\u00a0 She is stepping up in big moments and embracing the fight.”
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\nNOTABLES<\/p>\n
\n\tWith the win, LA Tech now leads the all-time series versus Tarleton State, 3-2.\u00a0 The Bulldogs snapped a two-match losing streak to the Texans.
\n\tLA Tech collected its 14th victory of the spring season.\u00a0 It is tied for the 11th most wins in a single season in program history.
\n\tLA Tech went undefeated at home this season, winning all five matches.\u00a0 It is the fifth undefeated home season in program history (first since 2017).
\n\tThe Bulldogs extended their home winning streak to 12 matches, tied for the second longest in program history.
\n\tThe Bulldogs are 23-3 all-time at home in the Amy Sargeant<\/a> era.
\n\tLA Tech improved to 4-2 this season when dropping the doubles point.
\n\tZoie Epps<\/a> extended her winning streak to 11 matches.\u00a0 She is now 14-1 on the season.\u00a0 It was career dual singles win No. 50 for the junior, becoming just the sixth Bulldog in program history to hit this milestone.
\n\tIsabella Walker<\/a> won her 11th dual singles match, second most on the team.\u00a0 She is 7-1 this season playing on court six.
\n\tMaria Tsironi<\/a> won her ninth dual singles match of the spring.\u00a0 The sophomore has won seven of her last nine matches.
\n\tMio Kozaki<\/a> provided the clinching point for a third time this season.\u00a0 The senior is a perfect 6-0 in dual singles this spring and has won 12 straight dating back to last season.
\n\tZoie Epps<\/a> and Isabella Walker<\/a> teamed up to claim their ninth dual doubles victory of the spring.\u00a0 They have won five of their last six matches.\u00a0
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