Match Results

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – It was a thrilling first match for No. 23 Academy of Art women's tennis (5-4) in its Florida debut, facing off with No. 7 Nova Southeastern (7-1).

Freshmen Klara Thell-Lenntorp and Alma Thell-Lenntorp handled the Sharks with an 8-5 victory in second doubles, while senior Michelle Dandik Zaale and freshman Paula Alcantara were victorious in third doubles, winning by a score of 8-6. The lone doubles loss for the Urban Knights came when NSU defeated junior Annika Schneider and freshman Taisiia Andrieieva, with an 8-3 final score.

ART U entered the singles portion of the match only needing three wins to come away victorious against one of the top programs in the country. Both Lenntorp twins defeated their opponents with Klara finishing 6-3, 6-1, and Alma 6-2, 6-3 in fifth and sixth singles respectively. 

After Alcantara and Andrieieva both dropped their contests, Schneider was Academy of Art's final competitor on the court. The Heidelberg, Germany native took the first set, but lost the second 1-6 and subsequent third sed 2-6. In the end, it was a well-fought battle between the two schools. With the wins, Klara Thell-Lenntorp improves to 8-0 in singles and Alma Thell-Lenntorp moves to 8-1.

Next up, ART U continues its trip through a tough South Region and plays No. 4 Barry at 3 p.m. in Miami Shores, Fla.