Troy University Athletics
Saturday, February 7
Troy, Ala.
1 p.m.
Troy University
7
vs
0
Alabama A&M
Photo by: Aliza Chambers
Women’s Tennis Tops In-State Foe
2/7/2026 6:08:00 PM | Tennis (W)
TROY, Ala. – Troy women's tennis is now 2-0 at home and 3-1 on the season after defeating in-state foe Alabama A&M, 7-0. The Trojans' win streak now stands at three.
Troy took the doubles point in convincing fashion. The day began with Valeriia Avdeeva teaming with Maria Guirguis to defeat Tstitsi Mahere and Alicia Owegi of AAMU, 6-2. Hiba Heni and Emilia Namyslo followed suit by topping Gabrielle Henderson and Sofia Sotelo Raya, 6-2.
After clinching the doubles point, the Trojans swept the field in singles play. Alexia Zarate was the first Trojan to claim victory as she defeated Tstitsi Mahere in two sets, 6-2 in both. Hiba Heni was next as she beat Melissa Mwakha, 6-4, 6-1.
Sama Hindawy claimed victory against Nardine Salem in straight sets, 6-3 followed by 6-1 – this victory clinched a 4-0 victory for Troy. The Trojans claimed its fifth point when Valeriia Avdeeva conquered Gabrielle Henderson, 6-3, 6-1. Maria Guirguis was pushed by Alicia Owegi in set one, but overcame her in set two to claim victory, 7-5, 6-0.
Leena Metwally ended the day for Troy by defeating Sofia Sotelo Raya. Metwally won both sets and closed the door on the Bulldogs, 6-4 followed by 6-3.
Next for the Trojans is a road trip to the Sunshine State. Their trip begins with Florida A&M on Thursday, Feb. 12. The next day, Troy will take a trip to Gainesville to take on the Florida Gators.
Full Results:
Troy 7, Alabama A&M, 0
Doubles (2-0):
Valeriia Avdeeva/Maria Guirguis (TROY) def. Tstitsi Mahere/Alicia Owegi (AAMU): 6-2
Hiba Heni/Emilia Namyslo (TROY) def. Gabrielle Henderson/ Sofia Sotelo Raya (AAMU): 6-2
Leena Metwally/Alexia Zarate (TROY) vs. Nardine Salem/ Melissa Mwakha (AAMU): 4-3; Match Was Unfinished
Singles (6-0):
Maria Guirguis (TROY) def. Alicia Owegi (AAMU): 7-5, 6-0
Valeriia Avdeeva (TROY) def. Gabrielle Henderson (AAMU): 6-3, 6-1
Leena Metwally (TROY) def. Sofia Sotelo Raya (AAMU): 6-4, 6-3
Alexia Zarate (TROY) def. Tstitsi Mahere (AAMU): 6-2, 6-2
Hiba Heni (TROY) def. Melissa Mwakha (AAMU): 6-4, 6-1
Sama Hindawy (TROY) def. Nardine Salem (AAMU): 6-3, 6-1
Notes:
Order Of Finish: Singles – 4, 5, 6, 2, 1, 3 ; Doubles – 1, 2, Abandoned
Troy took the doubles point in convincing fashion. The day began with Valeriia Avdeeva teaming with Maria Guirguis to defeat Tstitsi Mahere and Alicia Owegi of AAMU, 6-2. Hiba Heni and Emilia Namyslo followed suit by topping Gabrielle Henderson and Sofia Sotelo Raya, 6-2.
After clinching the doubles point, the Trojans swept the field in singles play. Alexia Zarate was the first Trojan to claim victory as she defeated Tstitsi Mahere in two sets, 6-2 in both. Hiba Heni was next as she beat Melissa Mwakha, 6-4, 6-1.
Sama Hindawy claimed victory against Nardine Salem in straight sets, 6-3 followed by 6-1 – this victory clinched a 4-0 victory for Troy. The Trojans claimed its fifth point when Valeriia Avdeeva conquered Gabrielle Henderson, 6-3, 6-1. Maria Guirguis was pushed by Alicia Owegi in set one, but overcame her in set two to claim victory, 7-5, 6-0.
Leena Metwally ended the day for Troy by defeating Sofia Sotelo Raya. Metwally won both sets and closed the door on the Bulldogs, 6-4 followed by 6-3.
Next for the Trojans is a road trip to the Sunshine State. Their trip begins with Florida A&M on Thursday, Feb. 12. The next day, Troy will take a trip to Gainesville to take on the Florida Gators.
Full Results:
Troy 7, Alabama A&M, 0
Doubles (2-0):
Valeriia Avdeeva/Maria Guirguis (TROY) def. Tstitsi Mahere/Alicia Owegi (AAMU): 6-2
Hiba Heni/Emilia Namyslo (TROY) def. Gabrielle Henderson/ Sofia Sotelo Raya (AAMU): 6-2
Leena Metwally/Alexia Zarate (TROY) vs. Nardine Salem/ Melissa Mwakha (AAMU): 4-3; Match Was Unfinished
Singles (6-0):
Maria Guirguis (TROY) def. Alicia Owegi (AAMU): 7-5, 6-0
Valeriia Avdeeva (TROY) def. Gabrielle Henderson (AAMU): 6-3, 6-1
Leena Metwally (TROY) def. Sofia Sotelo Raya (AAMU): 6-4, 6-3
Alexia Zarate (TROY) def. Tstitsi Mahere (AAMU): 6-2, 6-2
Hiba Heni (TROY) def. Melissa Mwakha (AAMU): 6-4, 6-1
Sama Hindawy (TROY) def. Nardine Salem (AAMU): 6-3, 6-1
Notes:
Order Of Finish: Singles – 4, 5, 6, 2, 1, 3 ; Doubles – 1, 2, Abandoned
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
1,2
#1 Singles Match
12
Alicia Owegi / 0 [AAMU]
50
76
#2 Singles Match
12
Gabrielle Henderson / 0 [AAMU]
13
66
#3 Singles Match
12
Sofia Sotelo Raya / 0 [AAMU]
43
66
#4 Singles Match
12
Tstitsi Mahere / 0 [AAMU]
22
66
#5 Singles Match
12
Melissa Mwakha / 0 [AAMU]
41
66
#6 Singles Match
12
Nardine Salem / 0 [AAMU]
13
66
Order of Finish:
5,4,6,1,2,3
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