MIAMI, Fla. (March 18, 2025) – In a matchup between two programs that have been nationally ranked multiple weeks this season, No. 66 FIU came away with a close 4-3 win over the ETSU women's tennis team on Tuesday afternoon. The loss moves ETSU's record to 7-6 on the 2025 campaign.
 
FIU jumped out to a 3-0 lead on the Bucs with the doubles point and victories in the top two singles positions. ETSU did battle back with wins from Julia Millan and Ralitsa Alexandrova, but the Golden Panthers clinched the match with a 6-0, 6-4 win in the third singles flight.
 
Tuesday's full match results can be found below.
 
Singles Competition
1. Ekaterina Khairutdinova (FIU) def. Daniela Rivera (ETSU) 6-3, 6-1
2. Oyinlomo Quadre (FIU) def. Alessandra Caceres (ETSU) 6-2, 6-1
3. Valery Gynina (FIU) def. Jana Rovira (ETSU) 6-0, 6-4
4. Julia Millan (ETSU) def. Petja Drame (FIU) 7-5, 6-0
5. Ralitsa Alexandrova (ETSU) def. Anja Draskovic (FIU) 6-0, 6-1
6. Ksenija Rage (ETSU) def. Aleksandra Simeva (FIU) 7-6 (7-3), 7-5
 
Doubles Competition
1. Ekaterina Khairutdinova/Oyinlomo Quadre (FIU) def. Daniela Rivera/Alessandra Caceres (ETSU) 6-3
2. Katerina Mandelikova/Anja Draskovic (FIU) def. Jana Rovira/Julia Millan (ETSU) 6-3
3. Valery Gynina/Dana Baidaulet (FIU) vs. Ksenija Rage/Ralitsa Alexandrova (ETSU) 5-4, unfinished
 
The Bucs will remain in Florida for their next match when they visit No. 27 FAU on Thursday. First serve between the Bucs and Owls is set for 11 a.m.
 
For more information on Buccaneer women's tennis, visit ETSUBucs.com and click on the women's tennis tab.