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2023-24 Tennis vs. Arkansas-Fort Smith

Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis Defeats Henderson State 6-1

Box Score

In their third match in as many days, the Harding women's tennis team defeated Henderson State 6-1 on Sunday at the Elliott Tennis Complex. The Lady Bisons improved to 13-7 on the season and 2-2 in conference play and they also have three additional wins against junior colleges. 

 

Doubles action saw Georgia Plunkett and Alexia Zarate Valdez open the match with a 6-1 victory at No. 2 doubles before Grace Dodd and Sofia Sarmiento Ruiz clinched the opening point with a tight 7-6 victory at No. 3 doubles. 

 

In singles action Madison Stafford won the first match for the Lady Bisons at No. 6 with a 6-3, 6-1 win. Natalia Alveraz won for the second straight day, coming from behind to win 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 at No. 5. Roux clinched the match for the Lady bisons with a 7-6, 6-4 victory. Sarmiento Ruiz and Karate Valdez both picked up tough three set victories at No. 4 and No. 3 to finish the day. 

 

The Lady Bisons will return to action on Friday April 19 in Russellville to take on Arkansas Tech in a pivotal GAC match beginning at 2 p.m.


 
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Players Mentioned

Grace Dodd

Grace Dodd

5' 8"
Junior
Georgia Plunkett

Georgia Plunkett

5' 11"
Freshman
Sofia Sarmiento Ruiz

Sofia Sarmiento Ruiz

5' 6"
Freshman
Alexia Zarate Valdez

Alexia Zarate Valdez

5' 8"
Freshman
Madison Stafford

Madison Stafford

5' 11"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Grace Dodd

Grace Dodd

5' 8"
Junior
Georgia Plunkett

Georgia Plunkett

5' 11"
Freshman
Sofia Sarmiento Ruiz

Sofia Sarmiento Ruiz

5' 6"
Freshman
Alexia Zarate Valdez

Alexia Zarate Valdez

5' 8"
Freshman
Madison Stafford

Madison Stafford

5' 11"
Junior