RedHawks Battle Against Top Regional Competition at ITA Ohio Valley Championships

Wednesday, October 15

Knoxville, Tenn.

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Miami University

ITA Regionals

RedHawks Battle Against Top Regional Competition at ITA Ohio Valley Championships

10/23/2025 5:36:00 PM | Women's Tennis

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Miami University women's tennis competed in some great competition this past weekend at the 2025 ITA Division I Women's Ohio Valley Regional Championships, hosted by the University of Tennessee from October 16-21. The RedHawks showcased grit and growth throughout this tournament, earning notable victories in both singles and doubles matches.

"I am proud of how our young group competed," said head coach Ricardo Rosas. "With Malu Oliveira and three freshmen on our team, we gained valuable experience and confidence against some of the top players in our region."

Day 1 - Thursday, Oct. 16

Miami vs. Xavier – Singles
Malu Oliveira (Miami) lost to Ellasyn DeFord (Xavier), 3–6, 1–6
Evelyn Risner (Miami) def. Maja Bajorek (Southeast Missouri State), 2–6, 6–4, 6–3
Evelyn Risner (Miami) lost to Sasha Parkhomenko (No. 9 seed), 6–7(4), 7–6(5), 3–6

Day 2 - Friday, Oct. 17

Miami vs. Purdue – Doubles
Evelyn Risner / Maria Komar (Miami) lost to Sophya Devas / Ida Clement (Purdue), 5–8
Malu Oliveira / Allie Faulkner (Miami) def. Mia Jones / Cielo Tapia-Cruz (Belmont), 8–1

Day 3 - Saturday, Oct. 18

Miami vs. Lipscomb – Doubles (Quarterfinals)
Malu Oliveira / Allie Faulkner (Miami) def. Sofiia Paladi / Martina Bovio (No. 9 seed, Lipscomb), 8–1

Miami vs. Western Kentucky – Doubles (Semifinals)
Malu Oliveira / Allie Faulkner (Miami) lost to Alice Otis / Lika Persypkina (No. 8 seed, WKU), 4–8

Up Next:
Our Miami Tennis Girls turn their attention to their next event, traveling to West Lafayette, Ind., for the Purdue Invite, hosted by Purdue University from October 31 to November 2.