University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Sunday, January 15
Starkville, Miss.
10 a.m.
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Mississippi State
Louisiana Drops Hard Fought Battle at Mississippi State, 5-2
1/15/2023 1:10:00 PM | Women's Tennis
Yoshimura, Urchoeguia claim three-set victories in 2023 debut
STARKVILLE, Miss. – Momoko Yoshimura and Carla Urchoeguia each claimed a pair of three-set victories in singles action, but Mississippi State won the doubles point and four of six singles matches in earning a 5-2 win over Louisiana in the 2023 spring debut for both teams on Sunday at the Lula Tennis Pavilion.
Yoshimura claimed a 7-5, 5-7, 1-0 (10-6) win for Louisiana (0-1) over Mississippi State's Dharani Niroshan at No. 5 singles before Urchoeguia defeated Gia Cohen at No. 2 singles, 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 1-0 (12-10).
Mississippi State (1-0), which earned its 54th consecutive victory over a non-conference opponent at home, took the doubles point with Emma Antonaki and Cohen defeating Urchoeguia and Angelique Berrat at No. 1, 6-1, before Alexandra Mikhailuk and Maria Rizzolo earned a 6-0 victory at No. 2 over Yoshimura and Cristine Tchanichev.
The Bulldogs received victories in singles action from Antonaki, Mikhailuk, Chloe Cirotte and Emily Surcey to stake a 5-0 lead before Louisiana claimed the final two matches of the day.
Louisiana is scheduled to return to action on Jan. 29 when it travels to Houston, Texas to face Rice in an 11 a.m. match. The Ragin' Cajuns will open their 11-match home schedule on Friday, Feb. 10 when it faces Southern University in an 11 a.m. contest at Cajun Courts.
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
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Mississippi State 5, Louisiana 2
Singles competition
1. Emma Antonaki (MS) def. Lucie Raquin (LA) 6-2, 6-2
2. Carla Urchoeguia (LA) def. Gia Cohen (MS) 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 1-0 (12-10)
3. Alexandra Mikhailuk (MS) def. Cristine Tchanichev (LA) 6-3, 6-4
4. Chloe Cirotte (MS) def. Angelique Berrat (LA) 6-3, 6-0
5. Momoko Yoshimura (LA) def. Dharani Niroshan (MS) 7-5, 5-7, 1-0 (10-6)
6. Emily Surcey (MS) def. Angel Santiago (LA) 6-0, 6-1
Doubles competition
1. Emma Antonaki/Gia Cohen (MS) def. Angelique Berrat/Carla Urchoeguia (LA) 6-1
2. Alexandra Mikhailuk/Maria Rizzolo (MS) def. Cristine Tchanichev/Momoko Yoshimura (LA) 6-0
3. Chloe Cirotte/Dharani Niroshan (MS) def. Lucie Raquin/Angel Santiago (LA) 5-2
Match Notes:
Louisiana 0-1
Mississippi State 1-0
Order of finish: Doubles (2,1); Singles (6,4,1,3,5,2)
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Yoshimura claimed a 7-5, 5-7, 1-0 (10-6) win for Louisiana (0-1) over Mississippi State's Dharani Niroshan at No. 5 singles before Urchoeguia defeated Gia Cohen at No. 2 singles, 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 1-0 (12-10).
Mississippi State (1-0), which earned its 54th consecutive victory over a non-conference opponent at home, took the doubles point with Emma Antonaki and Cohen defeating Urchoeguia and Angelique Berrat at No. 1, 6-1, before Alexandra Mikhailuk and Maria Rizzolo earned a 6-0 victory at No. 2 over Yoshimura and Cristine Tchanichev.
The Bulldogs received victories in singles action from Antonaki, Mikhailuk, Chloe Cirotte and Emily Surcey to stake a 5-0 lead before Louisiana claimed the final two matches of the day.
Louisiana is scheduled to return to action on Jan. 29 when it travels to Houston, Texas to face Rice in an 11 a.m. match. The Ragin' Cajuns will open their 11-match home schedule on Friday, Feb. 10 when it faces Southern University in an 11 a.m. contest at Cajun Courts.
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsWT) and Instagram (@RaginCajunsWT) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Women's Tennis.
Mississippi State 5, Louisiana 2
Singles competition
1. Emma Antonaki (MS) def. Lucie Raquin (LA) 6-2, 6-2
2. Carla Urchoeguia (LA) def. Gia Cohen (MS) 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 1-0 (12-10)
3. Alexandra Mikhailuk (MS) def. Cristine Tchanichev (LA) 6-3, 6-4
4. Chloe Cirotte (MS) def. Angelique Berrat (LA) 6-3, 6-0
5. Momoko Yoshimura (LA) def. Dharani Niroshan (MS) 7-5, 5-7, 1-0 (10-6)
6. Emily Surcey (MS) def. Angel Santiago (LA) 6-0, 6-1
Doubles competition
1. Emma Antonaki/Gia Cohen (MS) def. Angelique Berrat/Carla Urchoeguia (LA) 6-1
2. Alexandra Mikhailuk/Maria Rizzolo (MS) def. Cristine Tchanichev/Momoko Yoshimura (LA) 6-0
3. Chloe Cirotte/Dharani Niroshan (MS) def. Lucie Raquin/Angel Santiago (LA) 5-2
Match Notes:
Louisiana 0-1
Mississippi State 1-0
Order of finish: Doubles (2,1); Singles (6,4,1,3,5,2)
T-2:25. A-71
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
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#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
2,1
#1 Singles Match
12
22
Emma Antonaki / 0 [MS]
66
#2 Singles Match
123
741
Gia Cohen / 0 [MS]
660
#3 Singles Match
12
34
Alexandra Mikhailuk / 0 [MS]
66
#4 Singles Match
12
30
Chloe Cirotte / 0 [MS]
66
#5 Singles Match
123
751
Dharani Niroshan / 0 [MS]
570
#6 Singles Match
12
01
Emily Surcey / 0 [MS]
66
Order of Finish:
6,4,1,3,5,2
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