FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – In an unforgettable showdown, the No. 5 Embry-Riddle women's tennis team achieved a historic victory over No. 1 Nova Southeastern, winning a hard-fought 4-3 match. This win marks the first time in program history that the Eagles have defeated the Sharks, a team they had never beaten in the last 11 encounters.

RECORDS
No. 5 ERAU | 16-3 (SSC 4-1)
No. 1 Sharks | 14-1 (SSC 4-1)

ALL-TIME RECORD

• The Eagles had never defeated the Sharks in their previous 11 match ups.
• The last encounter was a clean sweep for the Sharks during the 2024 post-season.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Sharks claimed the doubles point, sweeping all three doubles matches.
• Jessica Christa Wira Hadipoernomo dominated at No. 3, winning 6-2, 6-4 against Sofia Shing.
• Franziska Kremerskothen added another point for the Eagles, defeating Noemie Dadoun at No. 5 with a 7-5, 6-4 victory.
• Carla Cabero del Hierro secured a hard-fought victory at No. 6, overcoming Julia Moraes 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in a thrilling three-set battle.
• The match came down to No. 4 singles, where Benedetta Sensi of ERAU faced off against Isabella Ciancaglini of the Sharks. Sensi won the first set 6-4 but fell 6-4 in the second. The third set was a tense affair, ending in a tiebreak at 6-6. After a rain delay lasting over an hour, Sensi came out on top, winning five consecutive points to secure the match and the victory for ERAU.

UP NEXT
The Eagles will travel to Miami Shores, Florida, to take on No. 3 Barry tomorrow at 10 a.m.