Box Score SHREVEPORT, LA – Texas Wesleyan University (0-1) opened its season with a hard-fought battle against LSU-Shreveport (3-0) falling 4-0 to one of the toughest opponents on its schedule.

The Rams pushed LSU-S in doubles play, with both the No. 1 and No. 2 pairs narrowly dropping 4-6 decisions. In singles, Texas Wesleyan's top four players challenged their opponents, making them earn every point in a competitive match.

Facing LSU-Shreveport's top player, Paulina Hudson showcased her strong serving and aggressive net play, battling through multiple deuce games. However, she struggled against her opponent's persistent slices, ultimately falling 0-6, 1-6.

On court two, Kaja Brunzlow displayed a determined effort, utilizing powerful serves and an attacking style. Despite engaging in numerous deuce battles, she came up short in a 3-6, 0-6 loss, with the score failing to capture her resilience fully.

Zeynep Ege's match was one of the most competitive of the day, ending in a hard-fought 3-6, 6-7(5) defeat. The second set featured extended rallies and pivotal momentum shifts as she erased a 3-5 deficit to take a 6-5 lead. Ege fought back in the tiebreaker from 0-5 to 5-7, demonstrating grit and determination in a tightly contested battle.

Carla Arce went head-to-head with LSU-S's No. 4 player in a match defined by long rallies and numerous deuce games. Despite her relentless effort, her opponent capitalized on key moments to secure a 6-2, 6-1 victory.

The Rams next match will be [played at the Arlington Tennis Center against the University of Dallas on Saturday, with a scheduled start time of 10 a.m.