APSU Women's Tennis Sweeps Belmont 7-0 to Extend Winning Streak

Austin Peay State University women's tennis team dominates Belmont Bruins in Evansville

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Austin Peay State University (APSU) women's tennis team defeated the Belmont Bruins 7-0 in a dominant performance at the Evansville Tennis Center on Sunday. The Governors swept the doubles matches and won all six singles matches to extend their winning streak.

Why it matters

This victory continues APSU's strong start to the season and showcases the depth and talent of their women's tennis program. Sweeping a conference opponent on the road is an impressive feat that will boost the team's confidence and momentum as they look ahead to tougher matchups.

The details

In doubles play, the Govs' No. 1 pairing of Luca Bohlen and Yi-Ching Huang won their match 7-6 with a 7-3 tiebreaker victory. Pauline Bruns and Elena Thiel fell 6-4, while Clemence and Sophia won 6-2 to give APSU the doubles point. In singles, the Governors were dominant, with Sophia Baranov, Yi-Ching Huang, Luca Bohlen, Clemence Butavand, Pauline Bruns, and Elena Thiel all earning straight-set wins.

  • The match took place on Sunday, February 9, 2026 in Evansville, Indiana.

The players

APSU Women's Tennis Team

The women's tennis team from Austin Peay State University, a public university located in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Belmont Bruins

The athletic teams of Belmont University, a private university located in Nashville, Tennessee.

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What’s next

The APSU women's tennis team will next face Vanderbilt on Friday, February 14, 2026 at 4:00pm in Nashville.

The takeaway

APSU's women's tennis team has demonstrated their dominance in the early part of the season, sweeping a conference opponent on the road and extending their winning streak. This performance showcases the depth and talent of the Governors' program and sets them up for continued success as they take on tougher competition in the coming weeks.