**No. 13 LSU Women’s Tennis Advances to NCAA Super Regionals with 4-1 Victory Over No. 18 USC**
BATON ROUGE, La. – The No. 13 LSU women’s tennis team secured a spot in the NCAA Super Regionals for the first time in 25 years, defeating No. 18 USC 4-1 on Saturday afternoon at the LSU Tennis Complex. Freshman Kayla Cross clinched the match with a come-from-behind singles victory, propelling the Tigers to their third Super Regional appearance in program history. ([LSU][1])
LSU improved its overall record to 23-7, just one win shy of matching the program’s best season record of 24-7 set in 1978. The victory marks LSU’s first advancement to the Super Regionals since the 2000 season. ([LSU][2])
The Tigers started strong by capturing the doubles point, with the pairings of Anita Sahdiieva/Kinaa Graham and Tilwith Di Girolami/Kenna Erickson securing wins. In singles play, LSU continued its momentum, with Sahdiieva and Di Girolami each earning straight-set victories. The match was clinched when Cross rallied from a set down to defeat her opponent 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 on Court No. 2. ([LSU][3], [LSU][1])
Head Coach Taylor Fogleman praised his team’s resilience, stating, “We certainly came out of the gates well in the doubles. USC challenged us in the singles, but I was incredibly pleased with our resilience and grit on the courts. I am proud of the girls for finding a way to get the result, and we will need more of that as we continue in this tournament.” ([LSU][2])
With this win, LSU advances to face Ohio State in the Super Regionals, scheduled for later next week. The Tigers will aim to continue their historic run and secure a spot in the NCAA Championships. 
[1]: https://lsusports.net/news/2025/05/03/no-13-lsu-advances-to-the-ncaa-super-regionals-downs-no-18-usc-4-1/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “No. 13 LSU Advances to the NCAA Super Regionals; Downs No. 18 …”
[2]: https://www.lsusports.net/news/2025/05/03/no-13-lsu-advances-to-the-ncaa-super-regionals-downs-no-18-usc-4-1/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “No. 13 LSU Advances to the NCAA Super Regionals; Downs No. 18 USC, 4-1”
[3]: https://lsusports.net/news/2025/05/02/no-13-lsu-advances-to-second-round-of-ncaa-regional-sweeps-stephen-f-austin-4-0/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “No. 13 LSU Advances to Second Round of NCAA Regional; Sweeps Stephen F. Austin, 4-0”
