Emporia State Tennis Splits Against Rockhurst in Lawrence

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The Emporia State men's and women's tennis teams faced tough competition against Rockhurst University on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Lawrence, Kansas. While both teams ultimately fell in their duals, they are now setting their sights on a Friday, February 20th matchup against Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri.

Why it matters

This loss to a strong Rockhurst program provides valuable experience for the Emporia State teams as they prepare to face another tough opponent in Southwest Baptist University. The upcoming match will be an important test as the teams look to rebound and gain momentum heading into the later part of the season.

The details

In the men's dual, Emporia State battled Rockhurst to a 4-2 decision, with the doubles matches being particularly competitive. Luke West and Duvan Santiago Torres secured a 7-6 (8-6) victory at #3 doubles, while Diego Calvo and Mostafa Elbasnaly each won their singles matches in straight sets. However, Rockhurst ultimately clinched the win with victories at #1 and #5 singles. On the women's side, Rockhurst dominated the doubles competition and secured early wins in singles play, resulting in a 4-0 sweep of Emporia State. Yuliya Klimova fought hard in her singles match, winning the first set in a tiebreaker before ultimately losing the next two sets.

• The matches were played on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
• The next match for both Emporia State teams will be on Friday, February 20, 2026 against Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri.

What’s next

The Emporia State men's and women's tennis teams will travel to Bolivar, Missouri, to face Southwest Baptist University on February 20th at the John A. Bryant Tennis Center. This match presents an opportunity for both teams to rebound from their recent losses and gain momentum as the season progresses.