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BYU Women's Tennis fights hard, comes up short to best team in country

There's a reason Oklahoma State's Women's Tennis team is ranked No. 1 in the country. In their last five matches before their battle against BYU on Saturday morning, they won all five with a combined score of 28-2.

In total, the Cowgirls have five players ranked in the top 100, highlighted by Ange Oby Kajuru and Anastasiya Komar, who are ranked fourth and seventh respectively.

How did the Cougars fare when Oklahoma St travelled to Provo? BYU gave it their all, but ultimately fell short 5-2.


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Doubles dominance

Even with the tall task of facing the number one team in the country, that didn't faze the Cougars, who have yet to drop a point in doubles all season.

The duos of Tina Lee/Kara Wheatley and Emilee Astle/Kendall Kovick made quick work of their opponents, winning both sets 6-2.

The two pairs finished so quick that Bobo Huang and Kaavya Sawhney didn't need to finish their match. The Cougars already earned the point.

Astle and Kovick's massive victory came against the No. 5 ranked doubles team in the country.

Their partnership proves to be a fan favorite at home matches. The unique tandem is a must watch, with Astle being the tallest (6'0') and Kovick being the shortest (5'2') on the team.

Multiple times throughout their match, fans gave them roaring ovations and even started a few 'B-Y-U' chants in the indoor tennis courts.

'I think is really what got us the doubles point'

Kendall Kovick, BYU Women's Tennis Player

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