Dillard is Defeated by Crosstown Rivals

Weichiao Chen photographed by Kevell Byrd.

Team Stats

Game Statistics	Dillard (LA)	Xavier (LA)
Score	1	4

Doubles

Mbali Langa / McKenna Wheatley def. Anja Hriblijan / Truc Tran 7-5
Hana Moss / Amira Bergaoui def. Valentina Gomez / Brunella Gomez 6-4
Hang Nguyen / Weichiao Chen def. Sydney Green / Sanai LeSure 6-1

Singles

Amira Bergaoui def. Hang Nguyen 6-2 , 6-4
Truc Tran def. Mbali Langa 7-6 , 7-2 , 6-1
McKenna Wheatley def. Anja Hriblijan 6-2 , 6-0
Hana Moss def. Weichiao Chen 3-6 , 2-5
Sydney Green def. Valentina Gomez 6-3 , 6-1
Sanai LeSure def. Brunella Gomez 5-7 , 1-0

February 11, 2025

NEW ORLEANS– In a recent collegiate tennis clash on February 11, 2025, Xavier University Louisiana hosted Dillard University Louisiana, showcasing a series of competitive matches that culminated in a decisive 4-1 victory for Xavier.

The event kicked off with doubles matches where Xavier demonstrated a strong start. In the #1 doubles match, the duo of Mbali Langa and McKenna Wheatley from Xavier secured a hard-fought 7-5 win against Anja Hriblijan and Truc Tran of Dillard. Meanwhile, in the #2 doubles match, Hana Moss and Amira Bergaoui from Xavier triumphed over Valentina Gomez and Brunella Gomez, winning 6-4. However, Dillard's team of Hang Nguyen and Weichiao Chen managed to claim a victory in the #3 doubles match, overpowering Sydney Green and Sanai LeSure from Xavier with a dominant 6-1 score.

As the competition moved to singles matches, Xavier continued to assert their dominance. In the #1 singles match, Amira Bergaoui from Xavier displayed remarkable skill, defeating Dillard's Hang Nguyen in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4. The #2 singles match saw Truc Tran from Dillard securing a win against Mbali Langa, with scores of 7-6, 7-2, 6-1, providing Dillard with their sole singles win of the day. However, Xavier's players quickly regained control in the remaining matches. McKenna Wheatley showed her prowess in the #3 singles match, decisively beating Anja Hriblijan, 6-2, 6-0. In a similar fashion, Hana Moss overcame Weichiao Chen with a 6-3, 6-2 victory in the #4 singles. Sydney Green further extended Xavier's lead by defeating Valentina Gomez, 6-3, 6-1, in the #5 singles match. Finally, Sanai LeSure concluded the successful run for Xavier, securing a win over Brunella Gomez with a 7-5, 0-1 score in the #6 singles match.

Xavier's overall performance was marked by strong teamwork in doubles and resilient individual displays in singles, reinforcing their competitive edge in the collegiate tennis scene. Dillard, despite the loss, showcased moments of brilliance, particularly in the doubles arena, which they can build on for future encounters.

-Bleu Devils-