MOBILE, Ala. – After the Wolf Pack won twice to begin the 2024 NAIA Women's Tennis National Championship, Loyola's season ended Thursday with a quarterfinal loss in a tough match against top-seeded Georgia Gwinnett College.
Loyola will finish the season at 12-8 overall, tying for the second-most wins in a season in program history.
Before running into the seven-time defending champions in the quarters, the Wolf Pack made more history this season. The team beat three teams ranked in the top 10 during the season, including a second round upset of No. 4 SCAD Savannah to advance to the team's first national quarterfinal. The Pack also had a record five players earn All-Conference honors this season.
In doubles, Adele Fereres and Chloe Henderson had match point in their court 3 match, up 5-4, but Gwinnett closed out wins on the other two courts before their match could finish.
Singles was all Gwinnett, as they won matches on courts 5, 4, 2 and 1 to wrap up the match.
"I'm very proud of this team that I've been a part of for the past five years. The 2024 season comes to an end, and although it's bittersweet, I know there's a lot more to come for this team."
"I'm really proud of the team, every single one of the girls. It's been a wonderful five years. I'm just happy to have been a part of this amazing team. I'm obviously sad that it's over, but I'm excited for what's coming next. Geaux Pack."
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Results
No. 8 Loyola – 0
No. 1 Georgia Gwinnett – 5
Doubles
1. #1 Lysykh/Fernandez (GGC) def. Ponce/Vasquez (LOYNO) 6-3
2. Carney/Versace (GGC) def. E. Carpenter/L. Carpenter (LOYNO) 6-4
3. A. Fereres/Henderson (LOYNO) vs. #36 Lespes/Mora (GGC) 5-4, unfinished
Order of finish: 1, 2
Singles
1. #1 Justine Lespes (GGC) def. #6 Lucy Carpenter (LOYNO) 6-4, 6-2
2. #19 Iryna Lysykh (GGC) def. #53 Micaela Ponce (LOYNO) 6-4, 6-4
3. #61 Chloe Henderson (LOYNO) vs. #17 Teodora Jovic (GGC) 2-6, 4-5, unfinished
4. Versace Gatti (GGC) def. Avrora Volkova (LOYNO) 6-2, 6-3
5. #16 Angel Carney (GGC) def. Adele Fereres (LOYNO) 6-1, 6-1
6. Fatima Vasquez (LOYNO) vs. #62 Stephanie Fernandez (GGC) 3-6, 4-5, unfinished
Order of finish: 5, 4, 2, 1
