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Auburn women's tennis 'relentless' in 4-0 win over Miami in NCAA Tournament

Key keywords: Auburn women's tennis, 2024 NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Tournament, 4-0 win over Miami Hurricanes, relentless competitive mindset, college tennis postseason, Auburn Tigers athletics, SEC women's tennis, Sweet 16 qualification The Auburn Tigers women’s tennis team delivered one of the most dominant performances of the 2024 NCAA Tournament’s second round, cruising to a 4-0 shutout victory over ACC powerhouse Miami Hurricanes to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16 in Orlando, Florida. Entering the matchup as the No.14 overall seed, Auburn lived up to their season-long reputation for relentless play, taking control of the contest from the very first point of doubles competition. Collegiate tennis rules award the first team point to the side that wins two of three doubles matches, and Auburn wasted no time locking in that early advantage. On the No.1 doubles court, All-SEC standouts Ariana Arseneault and Carolyn Ansari secured a 6-2 win over Miami’s top pair, while the No.2 doubles team of DJ Bennett and Adeline Flach followed with a 6-3 victory to clinch the doubles point just 45 minutes into the match. The Tigers carried that momentum straight into singles play, where they never surrendered a set across all six unfinished courts. Ansari, competing at the No.3 singles spot, was the first to finish, picking up a lopsided 6-1, 6-0 win to extend Auburn’s lead to 2-0. Minutes later, Flach closed out her No.5 singles matchup with a 6-2, 6-1 victory, putting the Tigers one point away from the win. Arseneault, who has led Auburn’s singles lineup all season, sealed the sweep with a 6-3, 6-4 win on the No.2 court, ending the match before the remaining three singles contests could reach a third set. Auburn head coach Caroline Lilley praised her team’s focus after the win, noting, "This group embodies the word ‘relentless’ every single time they step on the court. Miami is an incredibly talented program that has made deep tournament runs for years, and we knew we had to bring our best for every point. Our preparation paid off, and every player executed their game plan perfectly." The win improves Auburn’s 2024 season record to 22-5, including 8 wins over top-25 ranked opponents this year. Up next, the Tigers will face No.3 seed Texas in the Sweet 16, with a spot in the Elite Eight on the line.

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Reader 1 2026-05-03 12:10
As an Auburn alum who’s followed this team all season, this win is so well-deserved! Their energy every single match is insane, and that ‘relentless’ mindset coach keeps talking about is exactly what’s going to take them far in the tournament. War Eagle!
Reader 2 2026-05-03 12:10
Miami has been a powerhouse in ACC women’s tennis for years, so this 4-0 sweep is absolutely shocking. Auburn’s doubles play was flawless right out the gate, and they never let Miami get any momentum going. Can’t wait to see their Sweet 16 matchup against Texas!
Reader 3 2026-05-03 12:10
I covered this match live for a college sports outlet, and the level of focus Auburn brought from the first point was unmatched. You could tell they had scouted Miami’s weaknesses perfectly, and every player stepped up when they needed to. This team is a legitimate dark horse to make the Final Four this year.