GEORGETOWN, TEXAS – Playing in three fall events apiece, the Southwestern University Men's and Women's Tennis programs recently wrapped up their fall slates at the ITA Southwest Regional Championships.
 
"The fall season gave both programs a great foundation heading into the spring," relayed head coach Maggie Dabadie. "Our players continue to show growth, competitiveness, and a commitment to getting better every day. We are excited to carry that momentum into the offseason and look forward to seeing what both teams can accomplish this spring!"
 
In addition, Dabadie added Spencer Richey to the coaching staff as an assistant. "We are excited to welcome Spencer Richey to our coaching staff! Dabadie stated. "Spencer brings valuable experience as a Division I player at the University of Alabama and the University of Dayton. He spent the past year at Rhodes College as the men's and women's assistant coach, helping both programs achieve successful 2025–2026 seasons. We are excited about the playing and coaching experience he brings to our programs!"
 
The Pirates began their fall slate by hosting the SU Hidden Duels before traveling to Belton to compete in the Crusader Invitational, hosted by Mary-Hardin Baylor. Both teams concluded the fall with their ITA Championship event. The women traveled to San Antonio for their ITA Championships, competing on the campus of Trinity University and other local courts, while the men traveled to Abilene for their ITA event at Hardin-Simmons University.
 
ITA WOMEN'S SINGLES | CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW
Rd. 64 - Madison Duong lost to Eva Kovachez (TU) 0-6, 1-6
Rd. 64 – Addison Powell lost to Allie Dunn (HSU) 3-6, 1-6
Rd. 64 – Lilly Perkins def. Maya Jackson (SU) 6-1, 6-1
               Rd. 32 – Perkins lost to Julia Lightner (HPU) 2-6, 2-6
Rd. 64 – Katia Childs lost to Kynley Craddock (HSU) 5-7, 6-4, 6-10
Rd. 64 – Cameron Raines def. Elizabeth Mojica (AC) 6-0, 6-0
               Rd. 32 – Raines lost to Sophie Tahtouh (UST) 2-6, 1-6
Rd. 64 – Grace Roe lost to Sydney Tomlin (HSU) 4-6, 1-6
 
ITA WOMEN'S SINGLES | FLIGHT B DRAW
Rd. 64 – Delaney Armstrong def. Eva Carr (HPU) 6-0, 6-4
               Rd. 32 – Armstrong lost to Jordan Morman (UMHB) 2-6, 6-2, 7-10
 
ITA WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES
Rd. 32 – Perkins/Raines def. White/Sanders (UMHB) 8-5
               Rd. 16 – Perkins/Raines def. Craddock/Levy (HSU) 8-4
               Rd. 8 – Perkins/Raines lost to Andrade/Kovachev (TU) 0-8
Rd. 32 – Childs/Duong lost to Tahtouh/Herrera (UST) 3-8
Rd. 32 – Roe/Powell def. Orosco/Helms (ETBU) 8-7 (7)
               Rd. 16 – Roe/Powell lost to Williams/Williams (UMHB) 2-8
 
QUOTABLES
Head coach Maggie Dabadie on the women's fall season…

"The women's team had a successful fall season, welcoming four freshmen alongside three returning players. Despite being a young team, the women reached impressive milestones both individually and collectively, building excitement and momentum heading into the spring."

"At the ITA Fall Regional Championships, freshman Cameron Raines and junior captain Lilly Perkins made impressive doubles run as the No. 5 seed, advancing to the quarterfinals before falling to the No. 1 seed. All six players competing in the tournament earned spots in the A draw and picked up great wins throughout the weekend."

"Sophomore Katia Childs also put together a strong performance in the A draw consolation bracket, advancing to the quarterfinals after a tough first-round loss in a third-set tiebreaker."

"Overall, the fall was a great opportunity for this young team to gain valuable match experience, build confidence, and continue growing together."
 
ITA MEN'S SINGLES | FLIGHT A
Rd. 64 – Jack Zolas def. Sawyer White (UST) 6-3, 7-5
               Rd. 32 – Zolas lost to Payne Smith (HSU) 2-6, 3-6
Rd. 64 – Vedhanth Rajagopalan lost to Steven Scholz (CTX) 2-6, 1-6
Rd. 64 – Christo Langford def. Kell Castleberry (HSU) 3-6, 6-1, 10-5
               Rd. 32 – Langford def. Roshin Kamath (TU) 7-5, 6-4
               Rd. 16 – Langford def. Gabriel Harris (HSU) 1-6, 6-4, 6-0
               Rd. 8 – Langford lost to Steven Scholz (CTX) 1-6, 1-6
Rd. 64 – Porter Arens def. Pedro Rozani (HSU) 7-6, 6-2
               Rd. 32 – Arens def. Ivan Nikolovski (TU) 6-3, 6-0
               Rd. 16 – Arens lost to Kartick Gusain (TU) 3-6, 3-6
Rd. 64 – Dakota Gibson lost to Marcus Torres (UMHB) 5-7, 2-6
Rd. 64 – Arian Patel lost to Fabio Di Loreto (TU) 4-6, 3-6
Rd. 64 – Rishi Rajesh lost to Jaco Snyman (ETBU) 2-6, 2-6
 
ITA MEN'S DOUBLES | FLIGHT A
Rd. 32 – Arens/Langford def. Soto/Nadler-Torres (SU) 8-2
               Rd. 16 – Arens/Langford def. Lengacher/Abbey (HSU) 8-3
               Rd. 8 – Arens/Langford lost to Gusain/Di Loreto (TU) 4-8
Rd. 32 – Rajesh/Gibson lost to Smith/Harris (HSU) 3-8
Rd. 32 – Zolas/Patel def. White/Moolchan (UST) 8-5
               Rd. 16 – Zolas/Patel lost to Rahm/Hristov (UMHB) 6-8
 
QUOTABLES
Head coach Maggie Dabadie on the men's fall season…

"The men's team also had a successful fall, highlighted by several strong performances at the ITA Regional Championships in Abilene, Texas. Junior captains Porter Arens and Christo Langford put together impressive doubles run, advancing to the quarterfinals. Langford also had a breakthrough tournament in singles, becoming the only unseeded player to reach the quarterfinals. His run included an impressive 7-5, 6-4 victory over No. 5 seed R. Kamath of Trinity University".
 
"Arens also had a strong showing in singles play, entering the tournament as the No. 9 seed and advancing to the Round of 16."
 
"The men's team demonstrated its depth throughout the tournament, with sophomores Ved and Arian, along with senior Rishi Rajesh, picking up several wins in the A draw consolation bracket. Every player on the men's team earned a spot in the A draw in both singles and doubles, highlighting the depth and competitiveness of the group."