Box Score SPOKANE, Wash. –  Utah State women's tennis senior Cielo Tapia-Cruz and freshman Kylee Sperry claimed a consolation doubles title, while junior Olivia Halvorsen defeated teammate junior Magdalena Nunez Pureco in a tight consolation singles final, winning 6-3, 0-6, 11-9 at the Gonzaga Invite this weekend.
 
In the main draw, Ana Sabikova reached the singles final but narrowly lost to Gonzaga's Ella Nielsen (6-3, 5-7, 6-7(1)). In doubles, Sabikova partnered with Natalie Paterova, reaching the finals, where they were defeated by Portland's Meagan Pearson and Nadine Arbaizar Martinez (6-4).
 
The invite took place from Friday, Oct. 25, through Sunday, Oct. 27. The Aggies faced competition from Seattle, Portland, Eastern Washington, Portland State, Montana State and Gonzaga. 
 
On day one of the competition, USU secured three wins in singles and doubles play. In the singles round of 16, Sabikova won in straight sets, while Paterova posted a three-set win. In doubles play, Sabikova and Paterova won in their quarterfinal match 6-1.
 
On day two, Sabikova posted straight-set wins in the singles quarterfinals and semifinals. In singles consolation matches, Halvorsen and Tapia-Cruz advanced, with Halvorsen winning both her quarterfinal and semifinal matches in two sets, and Tapia-Cruz earning a quarterfinal victory. In doubles matches, Sabikova and Paterova won their semifinal match, while Tapia-Cruz and Sperry posted a win in their consolation semifinal match. Senior Indya Nespor and sophomore Niyati Kukreti also secured a doubles quarterfinal win before falling in the semifinals.
 
On the final day in Spokane, Halvorsen claimed the singles consolation title with a close win over teammate Nunez Pureco. In the singles main draw finals, Sabikova fell in three sets to Gonzaga's Ella Nielsen in a match decided by a tiebreak. In doubles, Tapia-Cruz and Sperry captured the consolation title with a 6-2 victory, while Sabikova and Paterova fell 4-6 in the main draw doubles final.
 
With the conclusion of this weekend's invite, the Aggies wrapped up their 2024 fall competition season, and they will begin their dual competition season at the beginning of January 2025. 
 
Fans can follow USU's women's tennis team on Twitter @USUWomensTennis, on Facebook at /UtahStateWomensTennis or on Instagram at USUWomensTennis.  Aggie fans can also follow the Utah State athletic program on Twitter, @USUAthletics, Facebook at /USUAthletics and on Instagram, @USUAthletics.
 
Results 
Day One Results (Friday, Oct. 25)
Singles 
R16: Alaia Rubio Perez (PORT) def. Indya Nespor (USU) 6-0, 6-3
R16: Nadine Arbaizar Martinez (PORT) def. Niyati Kukreti (USU) 6-3, 7-5
R16: Ella Nielsen (GONZ) def. Magdalena Nunez Pureco (USU) 6-1, 6-2
R16: Ana Sabikova (USU) def. Kenzington Mann (EWU) 6-4, 6-1
R16: Aleksandra Dimitrijevic (PORT) def. Olivia Halvorsen (USU) 6-4, 7-5
R16: Mia Ljubas (MSU) def. Cielo Tapia-Cruz (USU) 6-2, 6-0
R16: Natalie Paterova (USU) def. Andrea Cuquerella (MSU) 6-1, 2-6, 10-7
Doubles 
R16: Natalie Michta/ Lola Tavcar (SU) def. Olivia Halvorsen/ Magdalena Nunez Pureco (USU) 7-5
R16: Aleksandra Dimitrijevic/ Lexie Flores (PORT) def. Inday Nespor/ Niyati Kukreti (USU) 6-4
QF: Meagan Pearson/ Nadine Arbaizar Martinez ( PORT) def. Cielo Tapia-Cruz/ Kylee Sperry (USU) 6-1
QF: Ana Sabikova/ Natalie Paterova (USU) def. Sara Vasic/ Leandra Nizetic (EWU) 6-1
 
Day Two Results (Saturday, Oct. 26) 
Singles 
C-QF-Q: Daria Nazarenko (SU) def. Inday Nespor (USU) 6-4, 7-5
C-QF-Q: Kate Prichard (MONT) def. Niyati Kukreti (USU) 6-4, 4-6, 11-9
QF: Ana Sabikova (USU) def. Rose Hayes (GONZ) 6-3, 6-2
SF: Ana Sabikova (USU) def. Hana Abdelhamid (PSU) 7-6(3), 7-6(2)
C-QF-Q: Olivia Halvorsen (USU) def. Kavya Khirwar (MSU) 7-5, 6-0
C-SF: Magdalena Nunez Pureco (USU) def. Monika Fizova (MONT) 6-2, 6-4
C-SF: Olivia Halvorsen (USU) def. Kenzington Mann (EWU) 6-1, 3-6, 10-8
QF: Scarlett Perkins (PSU) def. Natalie Paterova (USU) 7-5, 6-3
C-QF-Q: Cielo Tapia-Cruz (USU) def. Savannah Johnson (GONZ) 6-1, 6-2
Doubles 
C-QF-Q: Norhan Hesham/ Brooke Bittner (GONZ) def. Olivia Halvorsen/ Magdalena Nunez Pureco (USU) 7-6(5)
C-QF-Q: Indya Nespor/ Niyati Kukreti (USU) def. Jade Quintana/ Daria Nazarenko (SU) 6-4
C-SF: Meg Mccarty/ Mia Ljubas (MSU) def. Indya Nespor/ Niyati Kukreti (USU) 6-1
SF: Ana Sabikova/ Natalie Paterova (USU) def. Savannah Johnson/ Ella Nielsen (GONZ) 6-4
C-SF-Q: Cielo Tapia-Cruz/ Kylee Sperry (USU) def. Larissa Teramura/ Mina Yazadzhiev (SU) 6-2
 
Day Three Results (Sunday, Oct. 27) 
Singles 
F: Ella Nielsen (GONZ) def. Ana Sabikova (USU) 6-3, 5-7, 7-6(1)
C-F: Olivia Halvorsen (USU) def. Magdalena Nunez Pureco (USU) 6-3, 0-6, 11-9
Doubles 
F: Meagan Pearson/ Nadine Arbaizar Martinez (PORT) def. Ana Sabikova/ Natalie Paterova (USU) 6-4
C-F: Cielo Tapia-Cruz/ Kylee Sperry (USU) def. Sara Vasic/ Leandra Nizetic (EWU) 6-2
 
-USU-