NSU’s women’s team is currently ranked No. 3 in the country, only behind Barry University and Hawaii Pacific University.
Karolina Snita, graduate student, gets ready for a set. COURTESY OF NSU SHARK ATHLETICS.
“It feels amazing to be No. 3 in the country. To me, you always have to prove the ranking that you have,” said Karolina Snita, master’s student in the nutrition program. “The most important thing to prove that ranking and show other teams you deserve that spot.”
The team previously secured a convincing regional win against Auburn-Montgomery with a 4-1 victory on March 2. The Sharks dominated both doubles and singles at the Ralph “Skeeter” Carson Tennis Facility in Pensacola, Florida.
“Every single match, I treat differently. I’m always focused, always treating the warm-up very seriously,” said Snita. “Most of the time, we are not the underdogs, so we have the pressure of winning. I always respect my opponents.”
Snita and Julie Razafindranaly, graduate student, won the sole doubles match for the Sharks, defeating Izco and Punto 6-0. In singles, Razafindranaly maintained her strong form, beating AUM’s Garcia 6-0, 6-4. Natalie Espinal, senior, displayed her prowess by earning a clean sweep in her singles match, winning both sets 6-0, 6-0 over Yakup Pour.
Julie Razafindranaly, graduate student, readies a powerful return. COURTESY OF NSU SHARK ATHLETICS.
The team advances to 7-1 with this victory, while Auburn-Montgomery falls to 4-1.
Snita feels that the team’s No. 3 ranking and its regional wins is thanks to the collaborative efforts of the players.
“As a team, I’m always trying to cheer my teammates. It’s not just me. Before I came to college, it was an individual sport, but right now it’s a team sport,” said Snita.
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