Women's Tennis Bests SEMO in Season Opener at Hurricane Invite

Saturday, January 17

Tulsa, Okla.

9:00 a.m.

Tulsa

Southeast Missouri State

Women's Tennis Bests SEMO in Season Opener at Hurricane Invite

1/17/2026 5:42:00 PM | Women's Tennis

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TULSA, Okla. – Tulsa (1-0) finished their first match of the 2026 season with a 7-0 win over Southeast Missouri State (0-1) as the first match of the Hurricane Invite. The Golden Hurricane secured the doubles point with wins in slots one and three. The duo of Tayla Wilmot and Isabella Basson opened the match with a dominant 6-1 victory at No. 1 doubles, while Lilitha Ndungane and Erin McKenzie followed with a 6-4 decision in the third spot to clinch the point. Tulsa carried the momentum into singles play, sweeping all six matches in straight sets. Basson earned a convincing 6-1, 6-2 win at the top spot, while Maria Santos battled to a 7-6, 6-4 victory at No. 2, clinching the win for the Golden Hurricane. Carolina Alonso added a 6-3, 6-2 result on three, and Alice Baba followed with a 6-4, 6-3 win at No. 4. Uta Asakura picked up a 6-3, 6-1 decision at No. 5, and Ndungane capped the sweep with a 6-4, 6-3 victory. The Golden Hurricane will return to the court tomorrow at 9 a.m. to conclude the Hurricane Invite, facing off with Louisiana Tech and Wyoming in separate duals to finish off the opening weekend of the spring 2026 season.