Lady Raiders dominate Long Beach State 4-0, maintaining their perfect spring season and showcasing impressive doubles and singles prowess.
The Texas Tech Lady Raiders are making an early statement this spring, and Friday afternoon’s performance only reinforced that message.
Playing at The Falls Tennis & Athletic Club, No. 21 Texas Tech delivered a clean, commanding 4-0 victory over Long Beach State, improving to 3-0 on the young season and keeping momentum firmly on its side.
From the opening serves, the Lady Raiders looked sharp, composed, and fully in control.
Doubles play set the tone, as Texas Tech wasted little time establishing an advantage. The pairing of Mariia Hlahola and Kseniia Logvin opened the scoring with a poised performance, mixing consistency and aggression to earn a hard-fought win on court two.
Shortly after, the nationally ranked tandem of Yekaterina Dmitrichenko and Hailey Murphy sealed the doubles point, showcasing why they’re among the most reliable duos in the country.
That early success proved pivotal. In college tennis, winning the doubles point often shifts the entire match dynamic, and Texas Tech capitalized immediately.
Once singles play began, the Lady Raiders applied steady pressure across the courts, forcing Long Beach State into defensive positions early in rallies.
Logvin was the first to finish in singles, delivering a clinical performance that highlighted her ability to control points from start to finish.
Murphy followed with another composed outing, using smart shot selection and court awareness to neutralize her opponent.
The clincher came from Hlahola, who battled through a competitive second set before closing the door in a tiebreak, demonstrating both mental toughness and match awareness.
Beyond the final score, the win speaks to Texas Tech’s depth. Several matches were trending favorably for the Lady Raiders before play was halted, reinforcing the idea that this roster can win in multiple ways and across the lineup.
That balance becomes especially valuable during postseason-style weekends like the ITA Kickoff, where recovery time is limited, and adaptability is essential.
For fans and followers, this performance offers a glimpse of what could be another strong campaign.
Texas Tech’s blend of experienced leaders, emerging contributors, and reliable doubles combinations gives the team a high floor and a dangerous ceiling.
The Lady Raiders won’t have much time to celebrate, as they’ll return to action Saturday afternoon in ITA Kickoff Weekend play against either Oklahoma State or Wichita State.
If Friday’s showing is any indication, Texas Tech will enter that matchup confident, focused, and ready to keep the streak alive.