ACU Women advance to the WAC tennis championship match for the first time

The Wildcats defeated Utah Tech University in the semifinals to reach the conference title match.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:50pm

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The ACU women's tennis team defeated the Utah Tech University Trailblazers 4-0 in the semifinals of the Western Athletic Conference tournament on Friday in Arlington, Texas. The Wildcats won the doubles point and got singles victories from freshmen Elsa Luthar and Victoria Correa, as well as Masha Vrsalovic to clinch the win and advance to the WAC championship match for the first time in program history.

Why it matters

This is a historic achievement for the ACU women's tennis program, as they have never before reached the conference championship match. Making it to the finals is a significant milestone that showcases the team's growth and competitiveness within the WAC.

The details

ACU started strong by winning the doubles point, with wins from the pairs of Maria Cascos/Masha Vrsalovic (6-1) and Victoria Correa/Angela Del Campo (6-4). In singles play, freshmen Elsa Luthar (6-4, 6-1) and Victoria Correa (6-2, 6-2) both won their matches, while Vrsalovic clinched the victory for the Wildcats with a 6-2, 6-2 win at No. 1 singles. Other ACU players, including Cascos and Alice Klinteby, were leading in their unfinished matches.

  • The semifinal match took place on Friday, April 17, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.

The players

ACU

The women's tennis team from Abilene Christian University, competing in the Western Athletic Conference.

Utah Tech University

The women's tennis team from Utah Tech University, competing in the Western Athletic Conference.

Maria Cascos

A member of the ACU women's tennis team.

Masha Vrsalovic

A member of the ACU women's tennis team.

Victoria Correa

A freshman member of the ACU women's tennis team.

Elsa Luthar

A freshman member of the ACU women's tennis team.

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What’s next

The ACU women's tennis team will advance to the Western Athletic Conference championship match, where they will face the winner of the other semifinal between Grand Canyon University and Seattle University.

The takeaway

The ACU women's tennis team has made a historic run to reach the WAC championship match for the first time, showcasing the program's growth and competitiveness. This achievement is a testament to the team's hard work and the development of its young talent, particularly the standout performances of freshmen Elsa Luthar and Victoria Correa.