Marshall University Athletics
Friday, April 25
Rome, Ga.
2:00 PM
Marshall University
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vs
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Texas State
Photo by: Cody Linn
Mokrynskaya Seals Herd’s Ticket to 2025 SBC Semifinals
4/25/2025 9:00:00 PM | Women's Tennis
Sixth-seeded Marshall downs third-seeded Texas State, 4-3
Championship Fund
ROME, Ga. – The sixth-seeded Marshall University Tennis team (19-5) grinded through a five-plus hour match, including a rain delay, to take down third-seeded Texas State (16-6) 4-3 in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Sun Belt Conference Tournament in Rome, Georgia, on Friday.
"Great job by Alina to grind out her match to earn us the win. Time to get ready for a quick turnaround against Troy," Head Coach John Mercer said.
After falling in the first set and rallying to take the second, Alina Mokrynskaya found herself down 5-4 in the third and on serve as the match moved indoors after a weather delay. The freshman grinded out the final three games to seal The Herd's advancement to the semifinals.
In doubles, Sophia Hurrion and Aisling McGrane kicked it off with a 6-0 sweep of Maria Lora and Chantajah Mills at No. 2 doubles. It was the duos fourth sweep in their last five contests.
Johanna Strom and Nel Van Hout captured the doubles point with a 6-3 win over Callie Creath and Kiana Graham at No. 3 doubles.
In singles, McGrane picked up MU's first win at No. 4 singles with a 6-3, 6-3, triumph over Tadiwa Muchi to make it 2-1.
Strom followed with a 6-3, 6-3, victory at No. 1 singles over Kiana Graham to make it 3-1.
The Bobcats tied the match 3-3 before Mokrynskaya's win to seal the match.
RESULTS
Doubles
No. 1 Alina Mokrynskaya/Emma Vanderheyden (MU) vs. Sofia Fortuno/Ireland Simmer (TXST) 6-6 unfinished
No. 2 Sophia Hurrion/Aisling McGrane (MU) def. Maria Lora/Chantajah Mills (TXST) 6-0
No. 3 Johanna Strom/Nel Van Hout (MU) def. Callie Creath/Kiana Graham (TXST) 6-4
Order of finish: 2, 3
Singles
No. 1 Johanna Strom (MU) def. Kiana Graham (TXST) 6-3, 6-3
No. 2 Callie Creath (TXST) def. Emma Vanderheyden (MU) 2-6, 6-2, 6-0
No. 3 Alina Mokrynskaya (MU) def. Emily Niers (TXST) 2-6, 6-1, 7-5
No. 4 Aisling McGrane (MU) def. Tadiwa Mauchi (TXST) 6-3, 6-3
No. 5 Sofia Fortuno (TXST) def. Sophia Hurrion (MU) 6-3, 3-6, 6-3
No. 6 Ireland Simme (TXST) def. Nour El Ouazzani (MU) 6-4, 6-1
Order of finish: 6, 4, 1 2, 5, 3
UP NEXT
Marshall is set for a match against seventh-seeded Troy at 1 p.m. in semifinals in Rome, Georgia.
To donate to the Championship Fund for Marshall tennis, please click HERE. All proceeds go directly to the Marshall tennis.
For the latest information on Marshall women's tennis, follow on Twitter and Instagram at @Herd_Tennis, on Facebook at Herd Tennis and online at HerdZone.com.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules, and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS or Android!
ROME, Ga. – The sixth-seeded Marshall University Tennis team (19-5) grinded through a five-plus hour match, including a rain delay, to take down third-seeded Texas State (16-6) 4-3 in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Sun Belt Conference Tournament in Rome, Georgia, on Friday.
"Great job by Alina to grind out her match to earn us the win. Time to get ready for a quick turnaround against Troy," Head Coach John Mercer said.
After falling in the first set and rallying to take the second, Alina Mokrynskaya found herself down 5-4 in the third and on serve as the match moved indoors after a weather delay. The freshman grinded out the final three games to seal The Herd's advancement to the semifinals.
In doubles, Sophia Hurrion and Aisling McGrane kicked it off with a 6-0 sweep of Maria Lora and Chantajah Mills at No. 2 doubles. It was the duos fourth sweep in their last five contests.
Johanna Strom and Nel Van Hout captured the doubles point with a 6-3 win over Callie Creath and Kiana Graham at No. 3 doubles.
In singles, McGrane picked up MU's first win at No. 4 singles with a 6-3, 6-3, triumph over Tadiwa Muchi to make it 2-1.
Strom followed with a 6-3, 6-3, victory at No. 1 singles over Kiana Graham to make it 3-1.
The Bobcats tied the match 3-3 before Mokrynskaya's win to seal the match.
RESULTS
Doubles
No. 1 Alina Mokrynskaya/Emma Vanderheyden (MU) vs. Sofia Fortuno/Ireland Simmer (TXST) 6-6 unfinished
No. 2 Sophia Hurrion/Aisling McGrane (MU) def. Maria Lora/Chantajah Mills (TXST) 6-0
No. 3 Johanna Strom/Nel Van Hout (MU) def. Callie Creath/Kiana Graham (TXST) 6-4
Order of finish: 2, 3
Singles
No. 1 Johanna Strom (MU) def. Kiana Graham (TXST) 6-3, 6-3
No. 2 Callie Creath (TXST) def. Emma Vanderheyden (MU) 2-6, 6-2, 6-0
No. 3 Alina Mokrynskaya (MU) def. Emily Niers (TXST) 2-6, 6-1, 7-5
No. 4 Aisling McGrane (MU) def. Tadiwa Mauchi (TXST) 6-3, 6-3
No. 5 Sofia Fortuno (TXST) def. Sophia Hurrion (MU) 6-3, 3-6, 6-3
No. 6 Ireland Simme (TXST) def. Nour El Ouazzani (MU) 6-4, 6-1
Order of finish: 6, 4, 1 2, 5, 3
UP NEXT
Marshall is set for a match against seventh-seeded Troy at 1 p.m. in semifinals in Rome, Georgia.
To donate to the Championship Fund for Marshall tennis, please click HERE. All proceeds go directly to the Marshall tennis.
For the latest information on Marshall women's tennis, follow on Twitter and Instagram at @Herd_Tennis, on Facebook at Herd Tennis and online at HerdZone.com.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules, and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS or Android!
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Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
2,3
#1 Singles Match
12
Kiana Graham / 0 [TXST]
33
66
#2 Singles Match
123
Callie Creath / 0 [TXST]
266
620
#3 Singles Match
123
Emily Niers / 0 [TXST]
615
267
#4 Singles Match
12
Tadiwa Mauchi / 0 [TXST]
33
66
#5 Singles Match
123
Sofia Fortuno / 0 [TXST]
636
363
#6 Singles Match
12
Ireland Simme / 0 [TXST]
66
41
Order of Finish:
6,4,1,2,5,3
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