NC State
Old Dominion
Laki Takes Down No. 6 in Pack’s 5-2 Win Over ODU
2/8/2025 6:32:00 PM | Women's Tennis
RALEIGH, N.C. – The No. 19 NC State women's tennis team returned to Raleigh to open up it's outdoor home season with a strong 5-2 victory over Old Dominion on Saturday evening.
Fresh off a 5-0 win against SMU last Sunday in Dallas, the Wolfpack returned to Raleigh with a renewed determination to make a statement on its home courts.
In doubles action, the newly ranked No. 2 duo of Gabriella Broadfoot and Maddy Zampardo set the tone early, claiming a swift 6-2 win over Sofia Johnson and Lidiia Rasskouskaia of ODU to extend their record to 5-1 in dual action. Michaela Laki and Kristinia Paskauskas followed behind to secure the doubles point with a 6-4 victory on court three.
As singles play unfolded, the Monarchs were quick to seize early momentum, winning the first sets on courts two and three. However, sophomore Gabriella Broadfoot responded by putting the first singles point on the board for the Wolfpack, defeating Ulyana Romanova 6-2, 6-4.
Freshman Michaela Laki continued to shine, facing the challenge of No. 6 ranked Sofia Johnson. Laki dominated from the start, taking the first set 6-3. She maintained her composure throughout the match, securing a 6-3, 6-3 win and handing Johnson her first loss of the season. This victory marked Laki's second top-15 win in just five appearances.
Kristinia Paskauskas followed suit, earning a 6-3, 7-5 win over Victoria Matasova to seal the victory for the Wolfpack. On court six, freshman Mia Slama finished things off, defeating Marinia Markina 6-4, 6-3 to bring the final score to 5-2.
Next up, the Wolfpack will return to the J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center to take on Michigan on Friday, February 14, at 3:00 PM.
Match results:
Singles competition
1. #52 Michaela Laki (ST) def. #6 Sofia Johnson (ODU) 6-3, 6-32. Kira Matushkina (ODU) def. Maddy Zampardo (ST) 6-1, 6-3
3. Lidiia Rasskouskaia (ODU) def. Anna Zyryanova (ST) 6-4, 6-0
4. Gabriella Broadfoot (ST) def. Ulyana Romanova (ODU) 6-2, 6-4
5. Kristina Paskauskas (ST) def. Victoria Matasova (ODU) 6-3, 7-5
6. Mia Slama (ST) def. Marina Markina (ODU) 6-4, 6-3
Doubles competition
1. #2 Gabriella Broadfoot/Maddy Zampardo (ST) def. Sofia Johnson/Lidiia Rasskouskaia (ODU) 6-22. Anna Zyryanova/Mia Slama (ST) vs. Ulyana Romanova/Victoria Matasova (ODU) 4-3, unfinished
3. Kristina Paskauskas/Michaela Laki (ST) def. Marina Markina/Kira Matushkina (ODU) 6-4
Match Notes:
Old Dominion 2-3
NC State 4-3; National ranking #19
Order of finish: Doubles (1,3); Singles (3,2,4,1,5,6) Match was played outdoors
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Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
1,3
#1 Singles Match
#2 Singles Match
#3 Singles Match
#4 Singles Match
#5 Singles Match
#6 Singles Match
Order of Finish:
3,2,4,1,5,6
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