Bryan College-Station, TX -  In a challenging tennis event on Saturday, the Prairie View A&M Lady Panthers fell to Texas A&M with a 6-0 decision at the Mitchell Tennis Center in Bryan College-Station. The Lady Panthers, representing Prairie View A&M, encountered a formidable Texas A&M Aggies team and struggled to gain a foothold during the match.

The singles matches highlighted a series of tough games for the Prairie View A&M players. Standout performances from Texas A&M's Nicole Khirin, who is ranked 15th and scored victories of 6-0, 6-3, and Daria Smetannikov, ranked 102, who won her sets 6-0, 6-0, underscored the competitive disparity. From the Lady Panthers' camp, Andrea Blanca and Joanne Fernandes made notable efforts but ultimately fell with scores of 1-6, 0-6 and 1-6, 4-6 respectively.

In doubles, the Aggies' pairs Mia Kupres and Daria Smetannikov, and Nicole Khirin with Jeanette Mireles demonstrated strong coordination and skill, winning their sets 6-1 and 6-0 respectively. Prairie View A&M's doubles teams, including the pair of Blanca and Daniela Garcia, faced tough opposition, further reinforcing the challenges throughout the day.

The Lady Panthers aim to rebound from their current 0-4 record as they look ahead to their next challenge against McNeese State on January 22, 2025. The team foresees this upcoming event as a crucial opportunity to refine their strategies and improve their season's outlook.