CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (May 23, 2022) – Washington State University's Michaela Bayerlova defeated Miami's Eden Richardson in the opening round of the 2022 NCAA Women's Singles Championship Monday afternoon at the Khan Outdoor Tennis Complex on the University of Illinois campus.
With the victory, Bayerlova, matched her previous two postseason trips by reaching the NCAA Singles Championship Second Round, the only Cougar in program history to win a round at the NCAA Championship.
Entering the tournament ranked No. 36 nationally, Bayerlova had little trouble with Richardson, who began the match one spot below Bayerlova at No.