No. 2 A&M secures fifth straight SEC championship against No. 51 Arkansas

The Aggies defeated the Razorbacks 4-0 to claim the 2026 SEC title.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:24pm

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A fractured, geometric painting in the style of Picasso depicting the dynamic action of a women's tennis match, with the players' forms deconstructed into abstract shapes and lines in vibrant colors.Texas A&M's fifth straight SEC women's tennis championship victory is captured in a cubist-inspired illustration, highlighting the dynamic action and competitive spirit of the match.Fayetteville Today

The No. 2 Texas A&M women's tennis team secured its fifth consecutive SEC championship with a 4-0 victory over No. 51 Arkansas at the Billingsley Tennis Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Aggies dominated the Razorbacks in both doubles and singles matches to clinch the title.

Why it matters

Texas A&M's women's tennis program has established itself as a powerhouse in the SEC, winning the conference championship for the fifth straight year. This continued success highlights the strength of the Aggies' program and their ability to consistently perform at a high level against tough conference opponents.

The details

In doubles play, the Aggies' No. 14 duo of senior Mia Kupres and junior Lucciana Perez fell to Arkansas' No. 23 senior duo, but the Aggies' sophomore Lexington Reed and senior Daria Smetannikov defeated their Razorback opponents 6-2. The decisive doubles point went to the Aggies' senior Violeta Martinez and freshman Anna Perelman, who won 6-4 against Arkansas' senior Arina Babenko and redshirt freshman Brooke Schafer. In singles, No. 103 Lexington Reed, No. 35 Mia Kupres, and No. 1 Lucciana Perez all won their matches in straight sets to clinch the 4-0 victory for Texas A&M.

  • The match took place on April 11, 2026 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
  • The Aggies will next compete in the SEC Tournament from April 15-19 in Norman, Oklahoma.

The players

Mia Kupres

A senior on the Texas A&M women's tennis team.

Lucciana Perez

A junior on the Texas A&M women's tennis team and the No. 1 ranked player.

Lexington Reed

A sophomore on the Texas A&M women's tennis team and the No. 103 ranked player.

Daria Smetannikov

A senior on the Texas A&M women's tennis team.

Violeta Martinez

A senior on the Texas A&M women's tennis team.

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What they’re saying

“To wrap up the final game of the regular season, the Aggies dominated the Razorbacks with a 4-0 victory.”

— Rachel Spurgeon, Author

What’s next

The recently-crowned 2026 SEC champions will celebrate their hard-fought victory but soon turn their sights on the SEC Tournament at the Headington Family Tennis Center in Norman, Oklahoma, on Wednesday, April 15-19.

The takeaway

Texas A&M's women's tennis program has solidified its status as the dominant force in the SEC, winning the conference championship for the fifth consecutive year. This sustained success showcases the Aggies' ability to consistently perform at a high level and maintain their position as one of the top programs in the nation.