University of Delaware Athletics
Friday, April 17
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
11 AM
University of Delaware
4
vs
2
LA Tech
Photo by: Conference USA
No. 4 Women’s Tennis Upsets Top-Seeded and #73 LA Tech to Advance to CUSA Championship Match
4/17/2026 3:19:00 PM | Women's Tennis
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Fourth-seeded University of Delaware women's tennis upset top-seeded and #73 LA Tech, 4-2, Friday afternoon to advance to the Conference USA Championship Match Saturday at 11 a.m. ET. The Fightin' Blue Hens move to 21-4 on the season, while the Bulldogs dip to 17-4.
This was the largest upset in the Conference USA Women's Tennis Championship over a number one seed since 2010 when No. 4 Marshall defeated No. 1 SMU in the semifinals.
ON THE RECORD
"Today was us at our best," head coach Pablo Montana said. "Our doubles set the tone again, fearless and aggressive, and when our backs were against the wall at #2, down match points, we chose courage and heart. In singles, we competed with relentless belief, chasing every ball and fighting on all six courts. This group is peaking at the right time, but we know there's still unfinished business. We're grateful for the opportunity and ready to go earn a championship tomorrow."
HEN HIGHLIGHTS
DOUBLES
(3,1,2)
1. Maryia Hrynashka/Paulina Jurkowska (DEL) def. #70 Zoie Epps/Isabella Walker (TECH) 6-4
2. Amelia Gorman/Navya Vadlamudi (DEL) def. Alice Brook/Maria Tsironi (TECH) 7-5
3. Mio Kozaki/June Vigneron (TECH) def. Katie Dollens/Lara Russiniello (DEL) 6-3
SINGLES
(1,6,3,2,5)
1. Zoie Epps (TECH) def. Maryia Hrynashka (DEL) 6-2, 6-0
2. Paulina Jurkowska (DEL) def. Nina Skoric (TECH) 6-2, 6-3
3. Amelia Gorman (DEL) def. Maria Tsironi (TECH) 6-2, 6-2
4. Mio Kozaki (TECH) vs. Lara Russiniello (DEL) 3-6, 3-3, unfinished
5. Navya Vadlamudi (DEL) def. June Vigneron (TECH) 6-3, 6-4
6. Isabella Walker (TECH) def. Hanna Vinahradava (DEL) 6-0, 6-4
UP NEXT
Delaware will compete in a rematch from January against No. 6 Liberty in the championship match on Saturday at 11 a.m. ET. The match will be streamed on ESPN+.
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This was the largest upset in the Conference USA Women's Tennis Championship over a number one seed since 2010 when No. 4 Marshall defeated No. 1 SMU in the semifinals.
ON THE RECORD
"Today was us at our best," head coach Pablo Montana said. "Our doubles set the tone again, fearless and aggressive, and when our backs were against the wall at #2, down match points, we chose courage and heart. In singles, we competed with relentless belief, chasing every ball and fighting on all six courts. This group is peaking at the right time, but we know there's still unfinished business. We're grateful for the opportunity and ready to go earn a championship tomorrow."
HEN HIGHLIGHTS
- Amelia Gorman and Navya Vadlamudi rallied back from a 4-5 match point deficit in number two doubles to clinch the point for the Blue & Gold.
- Vadlamudi continued her success into singles with a straight-set victory to clinch the win for UD.
- Paulina Jurkowska and Gorman also won in straight sets in solo competition.
DOUBLES
(3,1,2)
1. Maryia Hrynashka/Paulina Jurkowska (DEL) def. #70 Zoie Epps/Isabella Walker (TECH) 6-4
2. Amelia Gorman/Navya Vadlamudi (DEL) def. Alice Brook/Maria Tsironi (TECH) 7-5
3. Mio Kozaki/June Vigneron (TECH) def. Katie Dollens/Lara Russiniello (DEL) 6-3
SINGLES
(1,6,3,2,5)
1. Zoie Epps (TECH) def. Maryia Hrynashka (DEL) 6-2, 6-0
2. Paulina Jurkowska (DEL) def. Nina Skoric (TECH) 6-2, 6-3
3. Amelia Gorman (DEL) def. Maria Tsironi (TECH) 6-2, 6-2
4. Mio Kozaki (TECH) vs. Lara Russiniello (DEL) 3-6, 3-3, unfinished
5. Navya Vadlamudi (DEL) def. June Vigneron (TECH) 6-3, 6-4
6. Isabella Walker (TECH) def. Hanna Vinahradava (DEL) 6-0, 6-4
UP NEXT
Delaware will compete in a rematch from January against No. 6 Liberty in the championship match on Saturday at 11 a.m. ET. The match will be streamed on ESPN+.
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Delaware women's tennis, follow the Blue Hens on X, formerly known as Twitter and Instagram.
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
3,1,2
#1 Singles Match
12
20
Zoie Epps / 0 [TECH]
66
#2 Singles Match
12
66
Nina Skoric / 0 [TECH]
23
#3 Singles Match
12
66
Maria Tsironi / 0 [TECH]
22
#4 Singles Match
123
63UF
Mio Kozaki / 0 [TECH]
33UF
#5 Singles Match
12
66
June Vigneron / 0 [TECH]
34
#6 Singles Match
12
04
Isabella Walker / 0 [TECH]
66
Order of Finish:
1,6,3,2,5
Players Mentioned
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