Four Dores set to compete at ITA South Sectional Championships in final NCAA qualifying opportunity
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After clinching a doubles title at the ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championships, Vanderbilt women’s tennis travels to Knoxville for the ITA South Sectional Championships from Nov. 5-8.
The event marks the last qualifying opportunity of the fall season for the NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships, which takes place Nov. 17-22. The sectional tournament will have 32 singles players and 16 doubles teams competing. Six singles players will qualify for the NCAA Singles Championship, including all four semifinalists and the two quarterfinalist playoff winners. For doubles, the two finalist pairs and the third-place team will qualify for the NCAA Doubles Championship.
Senior Valeria Ray and junior Sophia Webster return to play after punching their ticket to the NCAA Doubles Championship. The two will be competing individually in the singles bracket aiming to add another qualifying berth. No. 14 Ray opens tomorrow against Georgia Tech’s Seri Nayuki at 10 a.m. CT (11 a.m. ET). Webster is set for an SEC faceoff versus Andrea Nova of Ole Miss at 12:30 p.m. CT (1:30 p.m. ET).
The sophomore duo of Erin Pearce and Mia Yamakita will also take the court for the Dores in doubles play. Pearce and Yamakita will match up with Georgia’s Nadia Lagaev and Ava Rodriguez at 9:15 a.m. CT (10:15 a.m. ET).
The tournament overview, entry list, draws and more can be accessed via the ITA South Sectional Championship tournament page. Live streaming is available online with live stats accessible here.
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