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EAST LANSING, Mich. – Hannah Smith took home the lone DePaul singles victory on Sunday, closing out the first tournament of the fall slate.

With no doubles action taking place, singles began at 9 a.m. CT. Junior Roberta Sechi put up a fight in the first set against Michigan's Bayley Sheinin, but fell 5-7. Sheinin took control in set two, 6-0, to claim the match.

Smith dropped set one 3-6, but dominated the second game, 6-0, to tie the match. In a thrilling tiebreaker, Smith defeated Marelie Raath (NU), 7-5.

Helin Alvarez faced the Wolverine's Ava Bruno and claimed set one with a 7-6(2) score. The redshirt sophomore could not hold the early advantage, losing 1-6, 2-6 in the following two sets.

Clara Nilsson battled Marielou Baudouin of Western Michigan in singles after squaring off in doubles on Saturday. Baudouin controlled the match, winning 6-3, 6-2 for the straight-set victory.

In the Flight C final, freshman Yasemin Pehlivan competed against Laura Maser (UM). Pehlivan jumped out to an early lead with a 6-3 set one win. Maser countered with a 6-1 triumph, forcing a winner-take-all tiebreaker. Pehlivan showed resilience, but Maser pulled away late to win the game, 6-4, and the match.

Michigan State Classic

October 5, 2025

MSU Outdoor Tennis Courts

East Lansing, Mich.

Singles

Bayley Sheinin (UM) def. Roberta Sechi (DPU) 7-5, 6-0

Hannah Smith (DPU) def. Marelie Raath (NU) 3-6, 6-0, 7-5

Ava Bruno (UM) def. Helin Alvarez (DPU) 6-7(2-7), 6-1, 6-2

Marielou Baudouin (WMU) def. Clara Nilsson (DPU) 6-3, 6-2

Laura Maser (UM) def. Yasemin Pehlivan (DPU) 3-6, 6-1, 6-4

UP NEXT

DePaul heads to Toledo, Ohio, for the Rocket Invitational, October 10-11.

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