NC State
#4 North Carolina
Zyryanova Defeats No. 15; Pack Fall Short 4-3 Against Tar Heels
3/23/2025 9:15:00 PM | Women's Tennis
CHAPEL HILL, NC - The No. 10 NC State Women's Tennis team battled fiercely against the No. 4 North Carolina Tar Heels on Sunday afternoon, concluding a tough two-match road trip. Although the Pack came up just short, falling 4-3, they delivered strong performances against four top-50 ranked opponents.
After a challenging loss to No. 7 Duke on Friday evening, the young and determined Wolfpack were eager to bounce back in their matchup against the Tar Heels to close out the weekend series.
In doubles action, junior Anna Zyryanova and freshman Jasmine Conway took an early lead on court two, securing a 6-4 win over Cason Tanguiling and Thea Rabman. Their victory gave the Pack the early advantage, marking their second win together as a pair. Meanwhile, Gabriella Broadfoot and Maddy Zampardo dominated their doubles match, claiming their 30th win of the season and extending their impressive 10 match winning streak to reach 13 dual victories this season.
Heading into singles with a 1-0 lead, the Wolfpack was set to face four top-50 ranked opponents, including No. 9 Reese Brantmeier, No. 15 Theadora Rabman, No. 43 Carson Tanguiling, and No. 48 Tatum Evans.
The Tar Heels quickly asserted themselves in singles play, claiming victories on courts five, six, and one to take a 3-1 lead, putting them one win away from clinching the match. Sophomore No. 99 Maddy Zampardo, had other plans. After taking the first set, she dropped the second but rallied to secure a crucial win on court three. Zampardo fought back to win 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 against No. 43 Carson Tanguiling, putting the Pack on the board in singles.
The match of the day came from unranked junior Anna Zyryanova, who pulled off an upset against No. 15 Theadora Rabman. After dropping the first set 3-6, Zyryanova raised her level in the second, narrowing out Rabman 7-6. In the decisive third set, she dominated, finishing 6-1 to secure a stunning win over another ranked opponent.
With one match remaining on court four, Gabriella Broadfoot fought valiantly against No. 48 Tatum Evans. After a narrow loss in the first set 7-6, Broadfoot continued to battle in the third set but ultimately fell short, losing 6-4, giving the Tar Heels the clinching point 4-3
Looking ahead, the Wolfpack will return home to the J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center to host Clemson on Friday, March 28 at 3:00 PM, followed by a matchup with Georgia Tech on Sunday, March 30 at noon in a two-match weekend dual.
ÂMatch Results:Â
Singles competitionÂ
1. #9 Reese Brantmeier (UNC) def. #27 Michaela Laki (ST) 2-6, 6-4, 6-3Â2. Anna Zyryanova (ST) def. #15 Theadora Rabman (UNC) 3-6, 7-6, 6-1Â
3. #99 Maddy Zampardo (ST) def. #43 Carson Tanguilig (UNC) 6-4, 2-6, 6-4Â
4. #48 Tatum Evans (UNC) def. Gabriella Broadfoot (ST) 7-6, 4-6, 6-4Â
5. Alanis Hamilton (UNC) def. Kristina Paskauskas (ST) 7-5, 7-5Â
6. Claire Hill (UNC) def. #121 Mia Slama (ST) 6-2, 2-6, 6-2Â
Doubles competitionÂ
1. #2 Gabriella Broadfoot/Maddy Zampardo (ST) def. Reese Brantmeier/Susanna Maltby (UNC) 6-3Â2. Anna Zyryanova/Jasmine Conway (ST) def. Carson Tanguilig/Theadora Rabman (UNC) 6-2 3. Alanis Hamilton/Tatum Evans (UNC) vs. Kristina Paskauskas/Michaela Laki (ST) 4-4,Â
unfinishedÂ
Match Notes:Â
NC State 9-5; National ranking #10Â
North Carolina 15-3; National ranking #4Â
Order of finish: Doubles (2,1); Singles (5,6,1,3,2,4)
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Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
2,1
#1 Singles Match
#2 Singles Match
#3 Singles Match
#4 Singles Match
#5 Singles Match
#6 Singles Match
Order of Finish:
5,6,1,3,2,4
Players Mentioned
