Freshman Gettmann Wins Singles Match Against Seattle U

LC State Women's Tennis drops match 5-2 despite Gettmann's victory.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Freshman Rylie Gettmann continued her strong debut season with a singles victory against NCAA Division I Seattle U on Friday. Despite only five players in its lineup, Seattle U took the top two doubles matches to earn the first point of the match. Gettmann competed in the No. 5 singles match and defeated her opponent in straight sets, earning her fourth singles victory of the year. Rayana Shah put up a fight in the second singles contest but ultimately fell in a close match. Carisa Liebenberg was awarded a win in No. 6 singles due to a forfeit by Seattle U.

Why it matters

This match showcases the talent and potential of the LC State Women's Tennis team, which is receiving votes in the national poll. Gettmann's strong performance as a freshman is a promising sign for the team's future success.

The details

Despite the 5-2 loss, the LC State Women's Tennis team put up a strong fight against the larger Division I program of Seattle U. Gettmann's singles victory in the No. 5 match was a highlight, as she earned her fourth win of the season in straight sets. Rayana Shah also played a close match in the No. 2 singles contest, but ultimately fell 7-5, 7-5. Carisa Liebenberg was awarded a win in No. 6 singles due to a forfeit by Seattle U.

  • The match took place on Friday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Rylie Gettmann

A freshman on the LC State Women's Tennis team who continued her strong debut season with a singles victory against Seattle U.

Rayana Shah

A player on the LC State Women's Tennis team who put up a fight in the No. 2 singles contest against Seattle U.

Carisa Liebenberg

A player on the LC State Women's Tennis team who was awarded a win in No. 6 singles due to a forfeit by Seattle U.

Seattle U

The NCAA Division I opponent that defeated the LC State Women's Tennis team 5-2, despite Gettmann's singles victory.

LC State Women's Tennis

The team that received votes in the national poll and competed against Seattle U, with Gettmann, Shah, and Liebenberg contributing to the team's performance.

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The takeaway

The LC State Women's Tennis team, despite the loss, showed promise and potential, particularly with the strong performance of freshman Rylie Gettmann. The team's ability to compete against a larger Division I program is a positive sign for their future success.