App State Tennis advanced to the Sun Belt Tournament quarterfinals with a 4-3 victory over James Madison, led by Taya Powell's dramatic three-set win on Court 2.

By the Numbers
  • Taya Powell clinched the victory with a 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 win over Ines Oliveira.
  • Savannah Dada-Mascoll and Naledi Manyube secured singles wins for the Mountaineers.
State of Play
  • App State will face second-seeded Marshall in the quarterfinals after their victory over James Madison.
  • Maintaining the lead was crucial as the Mountaineers had to split the six singles matches to advance.
What's Next

App State will take on Marshall in the quarterfinal match following their victory over James Madison, seeking to avenge a 4-3 loss from two weeks ago.

Bottom Line

Powered by Taya Powell's heroics, App State Tennis secures a spot in the Sun Belt Tournament quarterfinals after a thrilling 4-3 victory over James Madison, setting the stage for a rematch against Marshall. Powell's performance was pivotal in the Mountaineers' advancement in the tournament.