Nova Southeastern University Athletics

SURPRISE, Ariz. – The third-seeded Nova Southeastern University women's tennis team continued its run at the 2026 NCAA Division II Women's Tennis Championship with a 4-2 victory over second-seeded Grand Valley State on Thursday afternoon at the Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex. With the win, the Sharks advance to the national championship match for the fourth consecutive season.

Records: #3-seed Nova Southeastern 21-7 | #6-seed Grand Valley State 20-2
Score: No. 4 Nova Southeastern 4 | No. 18 Grand Valley State 2
Location: Surprise, Az. | Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex
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Doubles

• Kristyna Hranacova and Katja Markus set the tone early for the Sharks, controlling the No. 1 doubles court with a strong 6-3 victory to give Nova Southeastern early momentum.
• The pairing of Noemie Dadoun and Chloe Henderson followed with another solid performance, earning a 6-3 win to help secure the doubles point for NSU.
• The tandem of Priscila Janikian and Jana Boegner was locked in a tight battle, trailing 5-6 before the match was halted once the doubles point had been decided.

Singles

• Kristyna Hranacova dropped a 6-3, 6-4 decision to Natasha Sengphrachanh as the opposition gained early momentum in singles play.
• Katja Markus faced a tough battle, falling 6-3, 6-0 to give GVSU another point at the top of the lineup.
• Chloe Henderson responded for the Sharks, delivering a strong 6-4, 6-2 victory to put NSU on the board in singles.
• Noemie Dadoun continued the momentum with a dominant 6-2, 6-2 win.
• Jana Boegner added the clinching point for Nova Southeastern with a 6-2, 6-4 victory.
• Amina Sagadiyeva was in control late, leading 6-4, 6-5 before the match was halted once the overall result had been decided.

The Sharks will continue their postseason run in pursuit of their second national championship in Surprise, Arizona, as they compete in the NCAA Division II Women's Tennis Championship finals on May 23 at 4 p.m. ET. To stay up to date on Sharks Women's Tennis, follow the team on Instagram and X at @NSU_WTennis.