Texas A&M Wins Second NCAA Women's Tennis Title

Texas A&M won their second NCAA Women's Tennis championship, beating Auburn 4-1. This is a big win after they were runners-up last year.
By Newsroom | Sports, Tennis |

Texas A&M secured its second NCAA women's tennis championship on Sunday, defeating Auburn with a decisive 4-1 victory. The final match took place in Athens, Georgia.

The win marks Texas A&M's second national title, following their previous championship win which was also secured in recent years. This recent triumph comes after they finished as runners-up in the previous year's tournament.

The championship concluded the 2026 NCAA Division I women's tennis team championship. Earlier rounds saw various teams advance, with Texas A&M notably beating Georgia 4-3 in the semifinals.

Key singles victories for Texas A&M in the championship match included:

  • Daria Smetannikov winning her No. 6 singles match in three sets.

  • Lexington Reed clinching the No. 4 singles match 7-6, 6-3.

  • Violeta Martinez taking the No. 4 singles match 7-5, 6-1.

The Aggies also secured a doubles point, with Smetannikov and Reed winning their No. 3 doubles match 6-1. Auburn's lone point came from Angella Okutoyi in No. 3 singles.

The path to the championship for both teams involved a series of earlier matches. The tournament bracket, finalized after a selection show on April 27, led through various rounds, including regionals and super regionals, before culminating in the quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final championship match. The NCAA tournament itself commenced with first-round play on May 1.

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Interestingly, the SEC Championship semifinals held on April 18, 2026, saw Auburn upset Texas A&M by a 4-1 scoreline, highlighting a different outcome in a prior encounter between the two teams. This suggests a significant shift in momentum or performance leading into the NCAA championship.

Beyond the tennis court, recent interactions between these two athletic programs have seen varied results across different sports, including a close 90-88 basketball victory for Texas A&M over Auburn in January 2026, and a dramatic 43-41 double-overtime football upset by Auburn against then-No. 15 Texas A&M in November 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who won the NCAA Women's Tennis championship on Sunday?
Texas A&M won its second NCAA Women's Tennis championship on Sunday, May 17, 2026. They beat Auburn with a score of 4-1 in Athens, Georgia.
Q: How did Texas A&M win the final match against Auburn?
Texas A&M won the championship by winning key singles matches and securing a doubles point. Lexington Reed and Violeta Martinez won their singles matches, and Daria Smetannikov and Lexington Reed won their doubles match.
Q: What was the final score of the NCAA Women's Tennis championship match?
The final score was Texas A&M 4, Auburn 1. Auburn's only point came from Angella Okutoyi in No. 3 singles.
Q: What does this win mean for Texas A&M women's tennis?
This is Texas A&M's second national title in women's tennis. It is a significant achievement, especially after they finished as runners-up in the previous year's tournament.