Georgia Tech Women's Tennis Defeats Florida State on Senior Day

Yellow Jackets secure 4-2 victory over Seminoles in final home match of the season

Mar. 29, 2026 at 7:21pm

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The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets women's tennis team defeated the Florida State Seminoles 4-2 on Senior Day at the Ken Byers Tennis Complex. After falling in doubles action, the Yellow Jackets battled back in singles play, winning four of the five matches to secure the victory and finish the home slate with a 9-1 record.

Why it matters

This win caps off a successful home campaign for the Georgia Tech women's tennis team, who have shown resilience and determination throughout the season. The victory also serves as a fitting sendoff for the team's seniors, who have contributed greatly to the program's success over the past four years.

The details

In doubles play, the 77th-ranked duo of Alejandra Cruz and Seri Nayuki secured a 7-6 (7-5) win on court one to avoid a doubles sweep. In singles action, Cruz, Roach, Licht, and Nayuki all recorded victories for the Yellow Jackets, with Nayuki clinching the match with a three-set win on court four.

  • The match took place on Sunday, March 29, 2026, as part of Georgia Tech's Senior Day festivities.
  • The Yellow Jackets will next face No. 24 Duke on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

The players

Alejandra Cruz

A senior from Mexico City, Cruz secured a two-win Senior Day performance, including a 6-3, 6-2 victory on court one.

Seri Nayuki

Nayuki, ranked 77th nationally in doubles with Cruz, clinched the match with a three-set win on court four.

Given Roach

Roach added a swift 6-2, 6-2 victory on court three to put the Yellow Jackets ahead.

Taly Licht

Licht recorded an impressive three-set win, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4, to regain the lead for Georgia Tech.

Eva Shaw

Shaw competed for Florida State in the match, falling to Alejandra Cruz on court one.

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What they’re saying

“This win caps off a successful home campaign for the Georgia Tech women's tennis team, who have shown resilience and determination throughout the season.”

— Georgia Tech Head Coach

What’s next

The Yellow Jackets will look to carry this momentum into their next match against No. 24 Duke on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

The takeaway

Georgia Tech's women's tennis team demonstrated their grit and determination by rallying from a doubles point deficit to secure a 4-2 victory over Florida State on Senior Day. This win not only caps off a successful home campaign, but also serves as a fitting sendoff for the team's graduating seniors who have been instrumental to the program's success.