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App State Tennis Falls to Austin Peay in Tight 4-3 Match
Mountaineers look to bounce back against Wake Forest on Sunday
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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The App State tennis team suffered a narrow 4-3 defeat against Austin Peay on Saturday at the Deer Valley Athletic Club. The Mountaineers secured the doubles point and took an early 2-0 lead in singles play, but Austin Peay rallied to win three singles matches and clinch the overall victory.
Why it matters
Close matches like this highlight the competitive nature of the Mountaineers' schedule and their ability to compete with top teams. Maintaining leads and finishing strong in all three sets will be crucial for App State's future success.
The details
In doubles play, the duo of Allegra Hodson and Sreenidhi Balaji won on Court 3 with a 6-3 score. In singles, Savannah Dada-Mascoll (ranked No. 9) won in straight sets on Court 1, and Naledi Manyube overcame an early deficit to win on Court 2. However, Austin Peay rallied with victories on Courts 3, 4, and 5 to tie the overall score at 3-3. The decisive match came down to Court 6, where Alexi Cleveland fought back from a 5-2 deficit in the third set but ultimately fell short, giving Austin Peay the 4-3 victory.
- The match took place on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
The players
Allegra Hodson
An App State tennis player who teamed up with Sreenidhi Balaji to win their doubles match.
Sreenidhi Balaji
An App State tennis player who teamed up with Allegra Hodson to win their doubles match.
Savannah Dada-Mascoll
An App State tennis player ranked No. 9 who won her singles match in straight sets.
Naledi Manyube
An App State tennis player who overcame an early deficit to win her singles match.
Alexi Cleveland
An App State tennis player who fought back from a 5-2 deficit in the third set of her singles match but ultimately fell short.
What’s next
The Mountaineers will travel to Winston-Salem to face Wake Forest on Sunday, February 23, 2026, with first serve scheduled for 10 a.m.
The takeaway
This close match against Austin Peay highlights the competitive nature of the Mountaineers' schedule and their ability to compete with top teams. Maintaining leads and finishing strong in all three sets will be crucial for App State's future success as they look to bounce back against Wake Forest.
