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ETSU Women's Tennis Dominates Murray State in 7-0 Shutout
Buccaneers' depth and consistency lead to third shutout win of the season
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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The ETSU women's tennis team earned a commanding 7-0 victory over Murray State on Friday, February 6th at the ETSU Mini Dome. The Buccaneers captured the doubles point early and then continued their strong play in singles competition, with several matches ending in straight sets or early retirements from Murray State players. The win improved ETSU's record to 3-2 on the season and marked their third shutout victory, an impressive milestone compared to just four shutouts all of last year.
Why it matters
The dominant performance showcases ETSU's depth and consistency across their lineup, giving the team and its fans plenty of optimism for the rest of the spring season. The Buccaneers have now recorded three shutout wins, a significant improvement from last year's total, demonstrating their ability to control matches from start to finish.
The details
From the start, ETSU set the tone by capturing the doubles point with convincing wins, including a 6-1 effort from the duo of Alessandra Caceres and Mariangel Estrella. In singles play, the Buccaneers continued to control the pace, with Ksenija Rage and Alessandra Caceres posting strong straight-set victories. The rest of the ETSU lineup saw similar success, with several matches ending early due to Murray State retirements.
- The match took place on Friday, February 6, 2026.
- ETSU's next match will be against Lipscomb University at home in the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11 a.m.
The players
Alessandra Caceres
An ETSU women's tennis player who won her singles match 6-2 and teamed up with Mariangel Estrella for a 6-1 doubles victory.
Mariangel Estrella
An ETSU women's tennis player who teamed up with Alessandra Caceres for a 6-1 doubles victory.
Ksenija Rage
An ETSU women's tennis player who posted a hard-fought straight-set win in her singles match.
What’s next
ETSU's next match will be against Lipscomb University at home in the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11 a.m.
The takeaway
ETSU's women's tennis team has demonstrated impressive depth and consistency this season, recording three shutout wins already - a significant improvement from last year. This dominant performance against Murray State gives the Buccaneers and their fans plenty of optimism for the rest of the spring season as the team continues to solidify its presence.
