RUSTON – Louisiana Tech made it a home weekend sweep on Sunday afternoon, defeating Texas State by a final score of 5-2 at the LA Tech Tennis Complex.
 
After claiming a 5-2 win over Oral Roberts on Friday, LA Tech (6-2) extended its winning streak to four (all coming at home) on Sunday to mark its best start to the spring season since 2016. 
 
The Lady Techsters jumped all over Texas State (2-4) in doubles, cruising to a pair of 6-0 wins on courts one and three thanks to the duos of Leonie Schuknecht/Ana Rodrigues and Olga Bienzobas/Alexia Romero.
 
LA Tech proceeded to win five straight singles matches to claim the team win.  First to finish was the birthday girl, Ilana Tetruashvili, who tallied a 6-2, 6-3 win over Sofia Fortuno at the No. 4 position.  It was the senior's first match on court four this spring, producing her sixth straight win.
 
The third point came from Bienzobas at the No. 2 spot, besting Kate Malazonia by a score of 6-4, 6-3 for her fourth consecutive victory.  And the clincher came from her court neighbor, Najah Dawson, who rallied from down 2-4 in the second set to defeat Mae McCutcheon, 6-2, 7-5 and improve to 2-0 at No. 3. 
 
Romero provided another point for the Lady Techsters on court six with a 6-4, 6-4 win to sweep her weekend singles matches. 
 
The Bobcats finished the match out getting their two points on straight-set wins from court one and five.
 
QUOTABLES
Head coach Amanda Stone
 
"A very good win today against a tough team in Texas State.  I continue to be happy with our doubles play.  We came out on fire on courts one and three.  In singles, Ilana is playing great.  Proud of Olga, Najah and Alexia who all had hard-fought wins on some of their stronger singles lines.  It has been a lot of fun playing at home and our team is grateful for the fans who are showing up to support them."
 
NOTABLES

• With the win, LA Tech now leads the all-time series over Texas State, 6-3.The Lady Techsters have won the last six meetings.
• LA Tech improved to 3-0 versus Texas State in Ruston.
• LA Tech remains undefeated at home this season (4-0) and has won five straight at home dating back to last season.
• LA Tech is 6-2 on the spring season, its best record through the first eight matches since 2016.
• The Lady Techsters improved to 16-6 in doubles this season.During their four-game winning streak, they have won nine of their 10 doubles matches.
• LA Tech is a perfect 6-0 this season when winning the doubles point.
• Ana Rodrigues and Leonie Schuknecht are now 7-1 in dual doubles at the top spot, having won six straight.
• Olga Bienzobas and Alexia Romero have won three straight in dual doubles, improving to 5-2 on the spring season.
• Ilana Tetruashvili won her sixth straight singles match, improving to 7-1 on the spring.
• Olga Bienzobas won her fourth straight singles match, improving to 5-3 on the spring.

UP NEXT
LA Tech returns to the courts on Friday, Feb. 18 to battle Sam Houston.  First serve is set for 2:30 p.m. at the LA Tech Tennis Complex.
 
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