Lady Raiders fall to No. 11 Arizona State

Texas Tech women's tennis team loses 4-1 to ranked opponent

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The No. 32-ranked Texas Tech Lady Raiders fell to the No. 11 Arizona State Sun Devils, 4-1, on Friday afternoon at the Lanelle Robson Tennis Center. The Lady Raiders claimed the doubles point to start the day, but Arizona State won all six first sets in singles to take the match.

Why it matters

This loss drops the Lady Raiders' record to 7-3 on the season as they continue their challenging non-conference schedule against ranked opponents. The team will look to bounce back in their next matches against Grand Canyon and Iowa.

The details

In doubles, the Lady Raiders' pairings of Elena Daskalova/Mariia Hlahola and Ella Brownback/Polina Sleptsova won their matches to clinch the doubles point. However, in singles, Arizona State won all six first sets and eventually clinched the match with wins at courts three, one, four, and six.

  • The match took place on Friday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Texas Tech Lady Raiders

The women's tennis team of Texas Tech University, currently ranked No. 32 in the nation.

Arizona State Sun Devils

The women's tennis team of Arizona State University, currently ranked No. 11 in the nation.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

The Lady Raiders will continue their season with matches against Grand Canyon and No. 37 Iowa on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The takeaway

This loss to a highly-ranked opponent is a setback for the Lady Raiders, but they will look to rebound in their upcoming matches as they continue to face a challenging non-conference schedule to prepare for their conference play.