Kearney, Nebraska – After a day of semifinal matches between Saint Leo vs. Nova Southern, and Barry vs. West Alabama, our finalists have now been determined at the 2024 ITA Division II Women’s National Team Indoor Championship.
Our first semifinal of the day at the Ernest Grundy Tennis Center was Saint Leo University vs. Nova Southeastern.
Saint Leo would be looking to advance to its second straight National Team Indoor Championship Final while Nova Southeastern would be vying for their first shot at the title. Nova Southeastern took the doubles point with a 6-1 victory at #2 and a 6-2 victory at #3. Going into singles, Nova Southeastern had all the momentum, taking first sets in five out of the six matches. This advantage helped The Sharks propel their way into finals after straight set wins on courts 1, 4, and 5.
The defending champions, Barry, faced off The University of West Alabama in our second semifinal of the day.
Barry looked to be in top seed form after dropping the doubles point yesterday, today they continued that momentum into wins on doubles courts #2 and #3. In singles, following suit of Nova Southeastern, Barry would go on to take opening sets on five courts. West Alabama would capitalize on their lone opening set win with a straight set win on #2. En route to their third straight Championship appearance, Barry would advance with straight set wins on courts #4, 5, and 6.
(1) Barry and (2) Nova Southeastern will face off for the National Title in the Ernest Grundy Tennis Center at 5:30pm on Sunday, February 25.
Play will continue tomorrow from the Ernest Grundy Tennis Center. Fans can follow all of the action on the ITA website, WeAreCollegeTennis.com, or on social media at @ITA_Tennis on both Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
Final Scores
- Semifinal #1 – NOVA Southeastern def. Saint Leo University 4-0
- Semifinal #2 – Barry University def. University of West Alabama 4-1
- Box Score
- Consolation #1 – Wayne State def. Columbus State University 4-1
- Box Score
- Consolation #2 – University of Nebraska, Kearney def. Flagler College 4-2
- Box Score
Sunday, February 25
Championship
- 5:30 pm (CT) – Barry University vs. NOVA Southeastern
3rd Place
- 2:30 pm (CT) – Saint Leo University vs. University of West Alabama
5th Place
- 11:00 am (CT) – Wayne State vs. University of Nebraska, Kearney
7th Place
- 8:00 am (CT) – Columbus State University vs. Flagler College
