MEMPHIS, Tenn. (10/9/24) – Freshman Carla Muro Castellvi advanced to the singles main draw on Wednesday, as the Arkansas State tennis team picked up five singles wins on the first day of the ITA Central Regional Championships.
She opened the day with a straight-set victory over Lilitha Ndungane of Arkansas, winning 7-6(2), 6-3. She then routed Minnesota's Sofia Pinto 6-2, 6-2 to punch her ticket to the main draw.
Fellow freshman Lily Cvanciger later prevailed in a marathon three-setter that lasted nearly four hours, defeating Razorback Jimena Gomez 6-7(4), 7-6(9), 7-6(9).