Freshman Bhakta’s Victory Stuns MSU Falls to No.2 Michigan
Michigan State women's team falls 6-1 to in-state rival Michigan, despite freshman Ria Bhakta's upset victory over No. 19-ranked Julia Fliegner.
By the Numbers- Michigan won the doubles point sweeping courts two and three with 6-0 victories on each court.
- Michigan won all six individual courts, with courts four, five, one, and two ending in straight sets.
The Michigan State team showed promise with freshmen players pushing their nationally ranked opponents to close matches.
State of Play- Michigan dominated the match, winning both doubles and all singles matches.
- Despite the loss, Michigan State's freshmen showcased potential with competitive performances.
Michigan State will face Minnesota next weekend and finish the weekend against Wisconsin.
Bottom LineMichigan State women's tennis faces a tough loss to Michigan, but the promising performances from freshmen hint at a bright future for the team.
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