Texas A&M defeats Auburn 4-1 to capture second NCAA women's tennis title
Texas A&M won their second NCAA women's tennis title by defeating Auburn 4-1. Daria Smetannikov secured the victory with a three-set win in the No. 6 singles match. The Aggies had previously made three consecutive championship appearances, including their first title in 2024.
- ▪Daria Smetannikov won the No. 6 singles match 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 against Ava Esposito.
- ▪Texas A&M also won the doubles point, contributing to their overall victory.
- ▪Auburn's only point came from Angella Okutoyi's win in the No. 3 singles.
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