Wolfpacks NCAA Run Ends in Chapel Hill After 4-2 Loss to UNC
5/9/2025 10:00:00 PM | Women's Tennis
CHAPEL HILL, NC - The Wolfpack's journey to Waco came to an end in Chapel Hill on Friday evening after a hard-fought battle resulting in a 4-2 loss to No. 5 North Carolina in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament.
For the sixth straight season, NC State reached the Sweet Sixteen, this time facing a familiar foe in in-state rival North Carolina. It was the third meeting of the season between the two programs, and the Wolfpack were hoping to flip the script and punch their ticket to the Elite Eight.
The match began with a burst of momentum in doubles play. No. 7-ranked duo Gabriella Broadfoot and Maddy Zampardo came out swinging on court one, determined to avenge two earlier losses to UNC's No. 2-ranked tandem Reese Brantmeier and Alanis Hamilton. Broadfoot and Zampardo delivered, earning a dominant 6-3 win to set the tone.
On court three, Mia Slama and Kristina Paskauskas, coming off a win over the Tar Heels at the ACC Championships, sought to repeat their success. However, UNC evened the doubles tally with a win on that court. With the point up for grabs, Jasmine Conway and Anna Zyryanova mounted a late comeback on court two, rallying from a 3-5 deficit to force a tiebreaker. The duo held their nerve to secure the match and clinch the doubles point for NC State.
With a 1-0 lead heading into singles, the Wolfpack looked poised, but the Tar Heels quickly responded. UNC picked up early wins on courts one and two, overtaking NC State on the scoreboard.
Despite the momentum shift, the Wolfpack stayed in the fight, earning first-set victories on courts three, four, and six.Â
Court one featured a rematch between No. 55 Anna Zyryanova and No. 3 Reese Brantmeier. After dropping the first set 6-2, Zyryanova pushed Brantmeier to the brink in the second, battling to 5-5 before narrowly falling 7-5. Brantmeier's win extended the Tar Heels' lead to 2-1.
On court five, No. 110 Mia Slama fought hard but came up short in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, giving UNC its third and one away from the clinch
Still, the Wolfpack saw a glimpse of hope. No. 86 Gabia Paskauskas bounced back impressively from a recent loss to UCF, delivering a strong performance. She took her match in commanding fashion, 6-4, 6-1, adding a second point for NC State.Â
The remaining matches on courts three and four saw Broadfoot and Kristina Paskauskas battling to extend the match. Both won their opening sets, but Kristina's match turned into a back and forth battle. After a narrow 7-6 (3) loss in the second, she continued to fight in the third. Ultimately, Hamilton closed the gap to clinch the match 4-2. With a loss today, the Wolfpacks team season has officially come to a close.Â
ÂMatch Results:Â
DOUBLES DRAWSÂ1 #7 Gabriella Broadfoot and Maddy Zampardo (NCSU) def. #2 Reese Brantmeier and Alanis Hamilton (UNC) 6-2Â
2 Jasmine Conway and Anna Zyryanova (NCSU) def. #16 Susanna Maltby and Carson Tanguilig (UNC) 7-6 [6-]Â Â
3 Tatum Evans and Theadora Rabman (UNC) def. Kristina Paskauskas and Mia Slama (NCSU) 6-4
SINGLES DRAWSÂ
1 #3 Reese Brantmeier (UNC) def. #55 Anna Zyryanova (NCSU) 6-2 7-5Â
2 #24 Theadora Rabman (UNC) def. #76 Maddy Zampardo (NCSU) 6-3 6-2Â
3 #63 Tatum Evans (UNC) vs. #110 Gabriella Broadfoot (NCSU) match was unfinished 3-6 6-4 5-4Â
4 Alanis Hamilton (UNC) def. Kristina Paskauskas (NCSU) 2-6 7-6 (3-) 6-4Â
5 #43 Carson Tanguilig (UNC) def. #110 Mia Slama (NCSU) 6-4 6-4Â
6 #86 Gabia Paskauskas (NCSU) def. Claire Hill (UNC) 6-4 6-1
MATCH NOTESÂ
Order of finish: Singles -- 2 1 5 6 4 ; Doubles -- 1 3 2Â
Start Time:5:00 PMÂ
Duration:3:33
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