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MCKENZIE, Tenn. – The Bethel University women’s tennis team wrapped up a challenging spring break schedule this week, competing against several nationally recognized programs while helping head coach Derrick Hubble reach a significant milestone with his 100th career coaching victory.
The demanding stretch of matches was intentionally scheduled to prepare the Lady Wildcats for the rigors of Mid-South Conference play, and Bethel showed resilience throughout the week with several key victories.
Bethel opened the trip with a 5-2 victory over Doane (Neb.) on March 8. After splitting doubles matches, the Lady Wildcats dominated singles play. Sofia Canto, Cloe Casado, Lavinia Anais Karadza, and Giada Ngoc Meneguzzo each earned straight-set victories to help secure the team win.
The Wildcats continued their strong play the following day with a 4-1 win over Doane. Bethel claimed the doubles point with wins from the teams of Camila Barragan Canas and Claudia Gonzalez Pastrana, along with Alejandra Vargas and Meneguzzo. In singles play, Meneguzzo, Gonzalez Pastrana, and Vargas each added victories to close out the match.
Later in the week, Bethel faced several nationally recognized programs, including No. 15 Louisiana Christian, RV Texas A&M–Texarkana, and RV Mobile, competing in tightly contested matches against strong competition.
Sofia Canto continued to lead the lineup for Bethel, earning impressive straight-set wins at No. 2 singles against both Louisiana Christian and Texas A&M–Texarkana. Lavinia Anais Karadza also delivered a thrilling three-set victory against Louisiana Christian in one of the most competitive matches of the week.
Against Mobile, Bethel battled to a narrow 4-3 decision, with Canto, Karadza, and Meneguzzo picking up singles wins to keep the match close.
The Lady Wildcats closed the week against No. 23 Cumberland, where Camila Barragan Canas and Canto secured singles victories in a hard-fought 5-2 final.
Throughout the week, Bethel faced one of its most difficult stretches of the season, but the experience provided valuable preparation as the team moves deeper into conference play.
“This was exactly the kind of week we wanted for our team,” said Hubble. “We scheduled some very strong programs because we believe those matches help us grow and prepare for the Mid-South Conference. The team competed hard every day, and I’m proud of the fight they showed. Reaching 100 wins is special, but it’s really a reflection of all the players who have helped build this program.”
The Lady Wildcats now turn their attention toward the remainder of Mid-South Conference competition, carrying valuable experience from one of the toughest non-conference stretches of the season.