Texas Tech Lady Raiders Defeat Baylor Bears in Final Regular Season Match

Ranked singles wins by Yekaterina Dmitrichenko and Hailey Murphy lead to 4-1 victory over conference rival.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 7:07pm

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The No. 33 Texas Tech Lady Raiders defeated the No. 34 Baylor Bears 4-1 in their final regular season match on Saturday. Texas Tech won the doubles point and got singles wins from Elena Daskalova, Hailey Murphy, and Yekaterina Dmitrichenko, who recorded two ranked singles victories. The win improves Texas Tech's record to 16-9 overall and 7-6 in Big 12 play as they head to the conference tournament.

Why it matters

This victory over a ranked conference rival gives the Lady Raiders momentum heading into the Big 12 Tournament, where they will look to make a deep run and potentially earn an NCAA Tournament bid. The win also showcases the depth and talent of the Texas Tech squad, with multiple players recording impressive individual performances.

The details

Texas Tech won the doubles point by sweeping the top two courts. At No. 1 doubles, the 77th-ranked pair of Dmitrichenko and Murphy defeated Gabrielle Villegas and Zuzanna Kubacha 6-0. Daskalova and Mariia Hlahola then clinched the point with a 6-2 win at No. 2 doubles. In singles, Daskalova cruised to a 6-0, 6-1 victory at No. 3, while Murphy, ranked 61st nationally, topped Baylor's Na Dong 6-1, 6-4 at the top court. Dmitrichenko, ranked 114th, earned the clinching point with a 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 win over Kubacha at No. 2 singles.

  • The match took place on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
  • The Lady Raiders will next compete in the Big 12 Tournament beginning on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.

The players

Yekaterina Dmitrichenko

A ranked singles player for the Texas Tech Lady Raiders.

Hailey Murphy

A ranked singles player for the Texas Tech Lady Raiders who recorded a win over a nationally ranked opponent.

Elena Daskalova

A Texas Tech Lady Raiders player who won her singles match in dominant fashion, dropping only one game.

Alian Zack

A Baylor Bears player who won her singles match against Andreea Lila.

Na Dong

A Baylor Bears player who lost her singles match against Hailey Murphy.

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What’s next

The Lady Raiders will head to Orlando, Florida to compete in the Big 12 Tournament beginning on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

The takeaway

Texas Tech's depth and talent were on full display in this decisive victory over a ranked Baylor squad. With multiple players recording impressive individual performances, the Lady Raiders appear primed for a strong postseason run as they look to secure an NCAA Tournament berth.