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Gophers Clinch 4-3 Victory Over Iowa State
2/2/2025 3:14:00 PM | Tennis
AMES, Iowa. - The University of Minnesota tennis program secured its third win of the spring, defeating Iowa State 4-3 in Ames, Iowa.
The Gophers improved to 3-2 on the season with the victory in their 38th all-time matchup against Iowa State.
Quote from Coach Arterberry
"Today, we believed in ourselves—and it showed," head coach Lois Arterberry said. "We executed everything we've been working on over the past few weeks against a tough opponent, and the team fought with heart until the very end. Our focus on the mental game and refining our routines is starting to pay off. Even though we're not at 100% physically, our determination carried us through. We had a strong doubles performance, an area we've been improving, and securing the doubles point was key to our 4-3 victory. Now, we'll keep our heads down and keep working. We're excited for our season opener against Mizzou, Colorado State, and St. Thomas—come out and support!"
Match Highlights
Minnesota secured the doubles point with a come-from-behind victory. Iowa State's No. 2 pair, Anna Kueraum and Mari Paz Vilar, opened with a 6-2 win over Sofia Pinto and Anlin Xie. Minnesota responded at the No. 1 spot, as Anali Kocevar and Mia Liepert defeated Julia Camblor and Cristina Ramos Sierra 6-4. The Gophers clinched the point at No. 3 doubles, where Jeselle Ante and Aiva Schmitz rallied to defeat Valeska San Martin and Suzanie Pretorius 7-5.
In singles, the Gophers clinched the match victory with several strong performances across the lineup. Anlin Xie opened with a 6-2, 6-4 win at No. 5. No. 64-ranked Anna Kuerum followed with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Arina Valitova at No. 2. Mia Liepert then defeated Mari Paz Vilar 6-4, 6-3 at No. 3. Jeselle Ante clinched the overall victory at No. 6 with a 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) win over Valeska San Martin.
Notables
Doubles
1. Mia Liepert and Anali Kocevar (UMN) def. Julia Camblor and Cristina Ramos Sierra (ISU) 6-4.
2. Sofia Pinto and Anlin Xie (UMN) lost to Anna Keuarum and Mari Paz Alberto Vilar (UMN) 2-6.
3. Jeselle Ante and Aiva Schmitz (UMN) def. Valeska San Martin and Suzannie Pretorius (ISU) 7-5.
Singles
1. Julia Camblor (ISU) def. Aiva Schmitz (UMN) 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.
2. #64 Anna Kuearum (ISU) def. Arina Valitova (UMN) 6-4, 6-2.
3. Mia Liepert (UMN) def. Mari Paz Vilar (ISU) 6-4, 6-3.
4. Anlin Xie (MINN) def. Cristina Ramos Sierra. (ISU) 6-2, 6-4.
5. Suzanie Pretorius (ISU) def. Deniz Turan (UMN) 6-0, 1-6, 6-2.
6. Jeselle Ante (UMN) def. San Martin, Valeska (ISU) 6-3, 7-6 (7-4).
Order of Finish
Doubles: (2, 1, 3)
Singles: (4,2,3,6,5,1)
Next on the Docket
The Gophers will host their home opener against Missouri on Feb. 7 at 3:30 p.m. CT.
The Gophers improved to 3-2 on the season with the victory in their 38th all-time matchup against Iowa State.
Quote from Coach Arterberry
"Today, we believed in ourselves—and it showed," head coach Lois Arterberry said. "We executed everything we've been working on over the past few weeks against a tough opponent, and the team fought with heart until the very end. Our focus on the mental game and refining our routines is starting to pay off. Even though we're not at 100% physically, our determination carried us through. We had a strong doubles performance, an area we've been improving, and securing the doubles point was key to our 4-3 victory. Now, we'll keep our heads down and keep working. We're excited for our season opener against Mizzou, Colorado State, and St. Thomas—come out and support!"
Match Highlights
Minnesota secured the doubles point with a come-from-behind victory. Iowa State's No. 2 pair, Anna Kueraum and Mari Paz Vilar, opened with a 6-2 win over Sofia Pinto and Anlin Xie. Minnesota responded at the No. 1 spot, as Anali Kocevar and Mia Liepert defeated Julia Camblor and Cristina Ramos Sierra 6-4. The Gophers clinched the point at No. 3 doubles, where Jeselle Ante and Aiva Schmitz rallied to defeat Valeska San Martin and Suzanie Pretorius 7-5.
In singles, the Gophers clinched the match victory with several strong performances across the lineup. Anlin Xie opened with a 6-2, 6-4 win at No. 5. No. 64-ranked Anna Kuerum followed with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Arina Valitova at No. 2. Mia Liepert then defeated Mari Paz Vilar 6-4, 6-3 at No. 3. Jeselle Ante clinched the overall victory at No. 6 with a 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) win over Valeska San Martin.
Notables
- Anlin Xie earned her first singles win of the spring, improving to 8-4 on the year.
- Jeselle Ante went 2-0 in doubles and singles on the weekend, improving to 10-4 in singles and 8-5 in doubles on the season.
- With today's victory, the Gophers improved to 35-3 all-time against Iowa State, winning the last 34 matchups dating back to 1976.
- Mia Liepert is 2-1 in singles this spring, improving her season record to 6-7.
Doubles
1. Mia Liepert and Anali Kocevar (UMN) def. Julia Camblor and Cristina Ramos Sierra (ISU) 6-4.
2. Sofia Pinto and Anlin Xie (UMN) lost to Anna Keuarum and Mari Paz Alberto Vilar (UMN) 2-6.
3. Jeselle Ante and Aiva Schmitz (UMN) def. Valeska San Martin and Suzannie Pretorius (ISU) 7-5.
Singles
1. Julia Camblor (ISU) def. Aiva Schmitz (UMN) 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.
2. #64 Anna Kuearum (ISU) def. Arina Valitova (UMN) 6-4, 6-2.
3. Mia Liepert (UMN) def. Mari Paz Vilar (ISU) 6-4, 6-3.
4. Anlin Xie (MINN) def. Cristina Ramos Sierra. (ISU) 6-2, 6-4.
5. Suzanie Pretorius (ISU) def. Deniz Turan (UMN) 6-0, 1-6, 6-2.
6. Jeselle Ante (UMN) def. San Martin, Valeska (ISU) 6-3, 7-6 (7-4).
Order of Finish
Doubles: (2, 1, 3)
Singles: (4,2,3,6,5,1)
Next on the Docket
The Gophers will host their home opener against Missouri on Feb. 7 at 3:30 p.m. CT.
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