University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Saturday, February 14
Richmond, KY (at EKU)
10 AM
UNC Asheville
2
vs
5
Western Kentucky
Women's Tennis Drops Tight Contest to Western Kentucky on Saturday
02.14.2026 | Women's Tennis
RICHMOND, Ky. - UNC Asheville Women's Tennis dropped a tight contest to Western Kentucky by a score of 5-2 on Saturday (Feb. 14).
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The Bulldogs won the doubles point winning two out of three matches, before Western Kentucky rallied to pick up five wins in singles play for the win.
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Avery Sager and Maria sol Alvarez Brandon started doubles play with a 7-5 win over Ariadna Fernandez and Isabelle Einess at No. 3, before Valeria Centeno and Isabella Moss picked up a 7-6 (7-4) win at No. 2 over Barbara Olvera and Virginia Madueno to clinch the doubles point. Western Kentucky rallied for four straight singles wins, before Sofia Segui picked up a 6-3, 4-6, 14-12 win over Olvera at No. 5 as Asheville's only win in singles play.
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Doubles competition
1. Andra Sirbu/Emily Schut (WKU) def. Angelina Joy Hug/Sofia Segui (AVL) 7-5
2. Valeria Centeno/Isabella Moss (AVL) def. Barbara Olvera/Virginia Madueno (WKU) 7-6 (7-4)
3. Avery Sager/Maria Sol Alvarez (AVL) def. Ariadna Fernandez/Isabelle Einess (WKU) 7-5
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Singles competition
1. Isabelle Einess (WKU) def. Angelina Joy Hug (AVL) 7-5, 4-6, 7-5
2. Andra Sirbu (WKU) def. Isabella Moss (AVL) 6-3, 4-6, 7-5
3. Emily Schut (WKU) def. Avery Sager (AVL) 1-6, 7-5, 6-3
4. Virginia Madueno (WKU) def. Maria Sol Alvarez (AVL) 6-0, 6-3
5. Sofia Segui (AVL) def. Barbara Olvera (WKU) 6-3, 4-6, 14-12
6. Ariadna Fernandez (WKU) def. Valeria Centeno (AVL) 6-1, 3-6, 10-7.
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The Bulldogs return to action on Wednesday (Feb. 18) at UNC Greensboro in non-conference action. First serve is set for 1:00 p.m. from Greensboro, N.C.
About Women's Athletics Presenting Partner First Bank
First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.1 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 113 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina and a nationwide SBA platform. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
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The Bulldogs won the doubles point winning two out of three matches, before Western Kentucky rallied to pick up five wins in singles play for the win.
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Avery Sager and Maria sol Alvarez Brandon started doubles play with a 7-5 win over Ariadna Fernandez and Isabelle Einess at No. 3, before Valeria Centeno and Isabella Moss picked up a 7-6 (7-4) win at No. 2 over Barbara Olvera and Virginia Madueno to clinch the doubles point. Western Kentucky rallied for four straight singles wins, before Sofia Segui picked up a 6-3, 4-6, 14-12 win over Olvera at No. 5 as Asheville's only win in singles play.
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Doubles competition
1. Andra Sirbu/Emily Schut (WKU) def. Angelina Joy Hug/Sofia Segui (AVL) 7-5
2. Valeria Centeno/Isabella Moss (AVL) def. Barbara Olvera/Virginia Madueno (WKU) 7-6 (7-4)
3. Avery Sager/Maria Sol Alvarez (AVL) def. Ariadna Fernandez/Isabelle Einess (WKU) 7-5
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Singles competition
1. Isabelle Einess (WKU) def. Angelina Joy Hug (AVL) 7-5, 4-6, 7-5
2. Andra Sirbu (WKU) def. Isabella Moss (AVL) 6-3, 4-6, 7-5
3. Emily Schut (WKU) def. Avery Sager (AVL) 1-6, 7-5, 6-3
4. Virginia Madueno (WKU) def. Maria Sol Alvarez (AVL) 6-0, 6-3
5. Sofia Segui (AVL) def. Barbara Olvera (WKU) 6-3, 4-6, 14-12
6. Ariadna Fernandez (WKU) def. Valeria Centeno (AVL) 6-1, 3-6, 10-7.
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The Bulldogs return to action on Wednesday (Feb. 18) at UNC Greensboro in non-conference action. First serve is set for 1:00 p.m. from Greensboro, N.C.
About Women's Athletics Presenting Partner First Bank
First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.1 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 113 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina and a nationwide SBA platform. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
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Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
3,1,2
#1 Singles Match
123
565
Isabelle Einess / 0 [WKU]
747
#2 Singles Match
123
365
Andra Sirbu / 0 [WKU]
647
#3 Singles Match
123
653
Emily Schut / 0 [WKU]
176
#4 Singles Match
12
03
Virginia Madueno / 0 [WKU]
66
#5 Singles Match
123
6414
Barbara Olvera / 0 [WKU]
3612
#6 Singles Match
123
167
Ariadna Fernandez / 0 [WKU]
6310
Order of Finish:
4,3,2,1,5,6
Players Mentioned
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