CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Oct. 26, 2025) – The ETSU women's tennis team competed in the SoCon Masters Qualifying Tournament this weekend in Chattanooga. Alessandra Caceres and Ksenija Rage were the two ETSU representatives this weekend. The two players combined to win five matches on the weekend.
 
In singles, Rage led the way for the Bucs. Rage earned wins against Grace Agster from Wofford and Jenelle Roberts of Western Carolina to earn a spot in the tournament's semifinals. Rage's run came to an end when Furman's Lillie Murphy picked up a 6-3, 6-3 win. Murphy ultimately won the tournament in Sunday's final.
 
As for the doubles, the tandem of Caceres and Rage teamed up for an 8-6 win over a duo from Western Carolina to reach the round of 16. Chattanooga's duo Addison Iacono and Rufaro Magarira brought the run to an end with a 8-4 win.
 
The full list of results from the weekend are listed below.  
 
Singles Results
Marina de Diego Quinones (Mercer) def. Alessandra Caceres (ETSU) – 6-2, 6-2
Alessandra Caceres (ETSU) def. Quinn Bernthal (Wofford) – 6-0, 5-7, [10-8]
Elle Warren (Furman) def. Alessandra Caceres (ETSU) – 4-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-3
Ksenija Rage (ETSU) def. Grace Agster (Wofford) – 6-3, 6-0
Ksenija Rage (ETSU) def. Jenelle Roberts (Western Carolina) – 6-0, 6-1
Lillie Murphy (Furman) def. Ksenija Rage (ETSU) – 6-3, 6-3
 
Doubles Results
Alessandra Caceres/Ksenija Rage (ETSU) def. Mia Miranda/Mariya Dobreva (Western Carolina) – 8-6
Addison Iacono/Rufaro Magarira (Chattanooga) def. Alessandra Caceres/Ksenija Rage (ETSU) – 8-4
 
The Buccaneers will return to action next weekend when they compete at the Robert Allison Fall Classic from October 31-November 2.
 
For more information on Buccaneer women's tennis, visit ETSUBucs.com and click on the women's tennis tab.