Northwestern State Shuts Out Ladyjacks with Aggressive Play

The Lady Demons sweep Stephen F. Austin in conference matchup

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:06pm

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The Northwestern State Lady Demons tennis team defeated the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks 7-0 in a conference match played at the Jack Fisher Tennis Complex in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The victory improved the Lady Demons' record to 10-5 overall and 6-1 in conference play. The match was defined by several second-set comebacks and a narrow victory in doubles play, with the Lady Demons securing the doubles point before winning all six singles matches.

Why it matters

This dominant performance by the Northwestern State Lady Demons showcases their ability to overcome adversity and maintain their aggressive style of play, which has been a key factor in their successful conference campaign so far this season. The team's commitment to their preparation and internal performance standards has been crucial in reaching their goals.

The details

In doubles play, the Lady Demons' Maria Farina and Lolita Hukasian won 6-3 at the No. 2 spot, but Stephen F. Austin won the No. 3 doubles match 7-5, leaving the doubles point to be decided at the top position. Honoka Umeda and Sofi Garcia overcame an early 3-0 deficit to force a tiebreak, which they won 7-0 to secure the point for the Lady Demons. In singles competition, Umeda, Garcia, Farina, Athina Grigoriadou, Martina Acebedo Bonocore, and Hukasian all won their respective matches to complete the sweep.

  • The match was played on Saturday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Marcos Morelli

The head coach of the Northwestern State Lady Demons tennis team.

Maria Farina

A player for the Northwestern State Lady Demons tennis team.

Lolita Hukasian

A player for the Northwestern State Lady Demons tennis team.

Honoka Umeda

A player for the Northwestern State Lady Demons tennis team.

Sofi Garcia

A player for the Northwestern State Lady Demons tennis team.

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What they’re saying

“We worked on playing on our terms from start to finish, playing aggressive Demon doubles. Every doubles point is close. Last weekend we had match points, this weekend it gets decided in a tiebreak. So it was a major talking point for us.”

— Marcos Morelli, Head Coach, Northwestern State Lady Demons

“That's something we've been talking about. The girls realized that when adversity comes, you have to fight. If you don't fight, it's not going to go your way. They knew they would face adversity in this match and they were ready to respond the right way.”

— Marcos Morelli, Head Coach, Northwestern State Lady Demons

“The fight has been there in other matches. But this time, the girls showed full commitment to their process for almost the entire match. That was the difference.”

— Marcos Morelli, Head Coach, Northwestern State Lady Demons

“This group wants to accomplish big things. They know SFA is a tough team and they understand they have to perform at a high level to reach those goals.”

— Marcos Morelli, Head Coach, Northwestern State Lady Demons

What’s next

The Lady Demons will look to continue their strong conference play as they prepare for their next match against a tough opponent.

The takeaway

The Northwestern State Lady Demons' dominant performance against Stephen F. Austin showcases their ability to overcome adversity, maintain their aggressive style of play, and stay committed to their internal performance standards - all of which have been crucial factors in their successful conference campaign so far this season.