Luis Rodriguez
Christina Ramos Sierra is ready at the net during the Iowa State University vs. University of Wyoming tennis meet, Feb. 8, 2025, Iowa State Tennis Center, Ames, Iowa.
No. 54 Iowa State lost 4-2 to No. 13 Texas Tech on the road Sunday. Iowa State sits at 7-3 after the loss and closes its three-game road trip.
Texas Tech is 28-3 all-time against the Cyclones, and Iowa State remains winless in Lubbock.
The Red Raiders’ No. 76 doubles pairing of Andreea Lila and Jermine Sherif struck first. On the No. 3 court, they beat Iowa State sophomore Suzanie Pretorius and sophomore Valeska San Martin Ramirez 6-1.
On the second court, Texas Tech’s Yekaterina Dmitrichenko and Hailey Murphy took the doubles point. They beat Cyclone freshmen Julia Camblor and Mari Paz Alberto Vilar 6-1.
Camblor evened the match with her singles win. At the No. 2 spot, Camblor beat Mariia Hlahola 7-5, 6-1.
Lila responded for the Red Raiders. Iowa State freshman Cristina Ramos Sierra took the first set but could not get back on track. Lila won 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 on court No. 4.
Dmitrichenko added fuel to the fire, extending Texas Tech’s lead. Vilar kept it competitive but ultimately fell in the third set. On the No. 3 court, Dmitrichenko won 3-6, 6-4, 6-0.
No. 81-ranked senior Anna Supapitch Kuearum kept the Cyclones afloat. Kuearum battled back after losing the first set. At the top spot, she beat Avelina Sayfetdinova 2-6, 6-4, 6-1.
However, Kuearum’s win would be in vain. Texas Tech’s Sherif clinched the win on court No. 6. Sherif topped the Cyclones’ Ramirez 4-6, 6-2, 6-2.
Iowa State held its own versus Texas Tech. In enemy territory, the Cyclones were able to win a few singles matches and stay competitive with a top-15 team in the country.
Iowa State will look to bounce back at 4 p.m. Friday when it hosts Arizona.