THE RUNDOWN
The DBU Women's Tennis team concluded their fall season at the ITA South Central Regional Championships over the weekend at the Arlington Tennis Center. As a team, the Lady Patriots posted their best overall showing in program history after advancing their most players to the round of 16 in A draw singles while also seeing a pair of doubles teams reach the quarterfinals and one advancing to the semifinal round.

In singles play, DBU won each of their first-round singles matches. Emily Buchanan highlighted the Lady Patriots' performances, defeating the No. 18 singles player in the country before falling in the quarterfinals. Leonie Schondelmaier also reached the quarters in singles play. Jenna Payne won her draw, defeating opponents from UT Tyler, Lubbock Christian, UT Permian Basin, and Midwestern State. Andrea Delgado and Sarah Stewart each fell in the semifinals of their draw in singles as well.

In doubles action, the Lady Patriots were led by the team of Isabella Arana Rios and Madalyn Smelley, who advanced to the semifinal round, while Buchanan and Schondelmaier teamed up to reach the quarters. Jenna Payne and Isabella Quintero won a match in the back draw of doubles before falling in a breaker to UT Tyler.

DBU HEAD COACH WADE MORGAN ON THE STRONG SHOWING
"The girls battled the heat this weekend, and I'm very proud of everyone's efforts. We have work to do this offseason, but I am excited about the potential of this team. Good things are coming."