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Augusta University Women’s Tennis Team Eliminated from Peach Belt Tournament

Players competing during the intense quarterfinals of the Peach Belt Conference Tournament.

News Summary

The Augusta University women’s tennis team, ranked No. 48, was eliminated from the Peach Belt Conference Tournament after a 4-1 defeat to No. 28 Georgia College. The loss brings Augusta’s season record to 13-7. Despite securing one point in singles play, the team’s overall performance was not enough to advance in the tournament. With the NCAA Tournament selection approaching, Augusta now waits to see if they will continue their season.

Columbus, Georgia

The No. 48 Augusta University women’s tennis team was eliminated from the Peach Belt Conference Tournament after suffering a 4-1 defeat to No. 28 Georgia College in the quarterfinals on April 26, 2025. This loss brings Augusta’s season record to 13-7, and the team is now waiting for the NCAA Tournament selection to find out if their season will continue.

Match Summary

The match took place at the John W. Walden Tennis Center in Columbus and was part of the Peach Belt Conference Tournament, which runs from April 25-27, 2025. Augusta entered the tournament as the No. 5 seed, while Georgia College was the No. 4 seed.

Georgia College secured an early advantage by claiming the doubles point. The No. 2 doubles pairing of Julieta Palma and Priscilla Landi faced a defeat with a score of 3-6, followed by the No. 3 team of Camila Taborga and Giovanna Patrocinio, which also lost 3-6. The No. 1 doubles match featuring Andrea Gonzalez and Juliana Martinez was left unfinished when the match was called.

Singles Play Analysis

In singles play, Augusta gained one point thanks to Camila Taborga, who won her match at No. 5 singles with a score of 6-1, 6-4. However, Georgia College clinched the overall match by winning at No. 1, No. 3, and No. 4 singles. Juliana Martinez fell at No. 1 singles with a score of 2-6, 1-6. Luciana Bejarano lost her match at No. 3 singles, finishing 5-7, 3-6, and Priscilla Landi was defeated at No. 4 singles with a score of 1-6, 0-6.

The remaining singles matches at No. 2 and No. 6 were left unfinished, with Andrea Gonzalez split in sets at No. 2 and Giovanna Patrocinio involved in a competitive match at No. 6 when play was halted.

Tournament Context

The Peach Belt Conference Tournament, hosted by Columbus State University, brought together the top teams in the conference, providing a platform for competition and showcasing the talents of collegiate tennis players. Augusta’s loss marks a significant turning point in their season as they now await news regarding their status for the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

As the NCAA Tournament selection approaches, players and fans remain hopeful for another opportunity in postseason play, despite the defeat against a competitive opponent in Georgia College.