ORLANDO, Fla. — Vanderbilt women’s tennis suffered a 7-5, 6-4 defeat to NC State in the NCAA Doubles Championship final to finish as an NCAA runner-up after earning the first NCAA Championships final berth in program history.
“Firstly, congratulations to NC State on a great tournament and a well-played match in the final today,” head coach Aleke Tsoubanos said. “Célia and Sophia played an outstanding NCAA tournament. I know it’s hard to see it now, but I hope they’re proud of the performance they put together this week in making a historic run to the NCAA Doubles Championship final. They were a joy to coach and be with on court this week, and I couldn’t be happier for the success they’ve had together this fall. I have tremendous faith in them and can’t wait to see what the spring dual season holds for our team.”
Facing the Wolfpack’s No. 10 ranked Gabriella Broadfoot and Victoria Osuigwe, the Dores battled blow-for-blow to a 4-4 tie in the first set. NC State moved ahead 6-5 moments later in a set decided by inches. At a 40-40 deciding point to determine the set, the Wolfpack were able to come out with the score and clinch the opening set 7-5.
Mohr and Webster attempted to flip the momentum as they have done multiple times so far this season. The pair took a 4-2 game lead in the second frame, increasing pressure at the net and converting more of their service games. Broadfoot and Osuigwe, though, would not go away, delivering multiple breaks to ultimately comeback and win the second set 6-4, sealing the match.
The result brings an end to a historic run for the Dore duo, who achieved multiple program firsts this fall. The NCAA Championships served as the last fall tournament for Vanderbilt; its focus now turns to the dual match spring season. The Commodores will return to play in January 2026.
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