Eastern Michigan Athletics
Friday, April 3
Muncie, Ind.
12 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
1
at
6
Ball State
Photo by: Steve King/KingStudios
Tennis Falls at Ball State, 6-1
4/3/2026 3:28:00 PM | Tennis
Zuleyka Hukmasabiyya captured the lone win of the match in a three-set victory
MUNCIE, Ind. (EMUEagles.com) -- The Eastern Michigan University tennis team suffered a 6-1 setback at Ball State University, April 3, in a Mid-American Conference match in Muncie, Ind. The Eagles, who have lost two consecutive matches, fell to 10-10 overall and 1-5 in MAC play while the Cardinals improved to 9-7 overall and 2-3 in league action.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Cardinals captured the doubles point for a 1-0 lead after taking wins at No. 1 and No. 3. The hosts would go on to claim wins in the first four singles matches to grab a 5-0 lead and clinch the team victory before the Eagles got on the board as Cylova Zuleyka Hukmasabiyya (Serang, Indonesia/SMAN 2 Kota Serang) won her match at No. 1 singles, 4-6, 6-3, 1-0(4). BSU closed out the match with the final singles win for the 6-1 score.
Zuleyka Hukmasabiyya continued her strong play at the top singles position as she has won back-to-back three-set matches after dropping the first set in both. She improved to 5-1 in MAC play this year with only a three-set loss at the University of Massachusetts her lone blemish.
NOTES
» Eastern fell to 10-10 overall and 1-5 in the MAC while Ball State improved to 9-7 overall and 2-3 in league action.
» The Eagles continue to lead the series, 35-16, but saw their two-match winning streak against the Cardinals ended. Eastern is 14-9 when playing at Ball State as well.
» The 6-1 score marked the largest win for either team in the series in the last five matches dating back to EMU's 6-1 home win, March 22, 2024. The past three matches all ended in 4-3 scores with the Eagles going 2-1.
» The six points allowed to the Cardinals were the most in a match played in Muncie since Eastern lost a 6-1 decision, April 7, 2017.
Up Next
The final road match of the 2025-26 regular season awaits Eastern Michigan next time out as the Eagles will head to Oxford, Ohio, to face Miami University in a 12 p.m. contest, Sunday, April 12.
Follow Us
Stay up to date with EMU tennis by following the team on its social media channels. The team can be found on Instagram (@emu_tennis), X (@EMUEaglesTennis), and Facebook (EMUTennis).
Ball State def. Eastern Michigan, 6-1
Singles
#1: Cylova Zuleyka Hukmasabiyya (EM) def. Alana Bristow, 4-6, 6-3, 1-0(4)
#2: Priyanka Rana (BS) def. Pehal Kharadkar, 6-3, 6-2
#3: Isabelle Tanjuatco (BS) def. Sabrina Tolstova, 6-3, 6-2
#4: Asia Fontana (BS) def. Lara Diaz Zayas, 6-3, 6-1
#5: Gabby Barrera (BS) def. Matilde Parreira, 6-2, 6-1
#6: Jemima Williams-Phillips (BS) def. Regina Mendez Carreño, 6-3, 6-1
Order of Finish: 5,2,4,6,1,3
Doubles
#1: Sarah Shahbaz/Isabelle Tanjuatco (BS) def. Matilde Parreira/Sabrina Tolstova, 6-2
#2: Iva Daneva/Cylova Zuleyka Hukmasabiyya (EM) vs. Gabby Barrera/Alana Bristow (BS), 3-2, unfinished
#3: Asia Fontana/Sydney Hrehor (BS) def. Lara Diaz Zayas/Regina Mendez Carreño, 6-1
Order of Finish: 3,1
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Cardinals captured the doubles point for a 1-0 lead after taking wins at No. 1 and No. 3. The hosts would go on to claim wins in the first four singles matches to grab a 5-0 lead and clinch the team victory before the Eagles got on the board as Cylova Zuleyka Hukmasabiyya (Serang, Indonesia/SMAN 2 Kota Serang) won her match at No. 1 singles, 4-6, 6-3, 1-0(4). BSU closed out the match with the final singles win for the 6-1 score.
Zuleyka Hukmasabiyya continued her strong play at the top singles position as she has won back-to-back three-set matches after dropping the first set in both. She improved to 5-1 in MAC play this year with only a three-set loss at the University of Massachusetts her lone blemish.
NOTES
» Eastern fell to 10-10 overall and 1-5 in the MAC while Ball State improved to 9-7 overall and 2-3 in league action.
» The Eagles continue to lead the series, 35-16, but saw their two-match winning streak against the Cardinals ended. Eastern is 14-9 when playing at Ball State as well.
» The 6-1 score marked the largest win for either team in the series in the last five matches dating back to EMU's 6-1 home win, March 22, 2024. The past three matches all ended in 4-3 scores with the Eagles going 2-1.
» The six points allowed to the Cardinals were the most in a match played in Muncie since Eastern lost a 6-1 decision, April 7, 2017.
Up Next
The final road match of the 2025-26 regular season awaits Eastern Michigan next time out as the Eagles will head to Oxford, Ohio, to face Miami University in a 12 p.m. contest, Sunday, April 12.
Follow Us
Stay up to date with EMU tennis by following the team on its social media channels. The team can be found on Instagram (@emu_tennis), X (@EMUEaglesTennis), and Facebook (EMUTennis).
Ball State def. Eastern Michigan, 6-1
Singles
#1: Cylova Zuleyka Hukmasabiyya (EM) def. Alana Bristow, 4-6, 6-3, 1-0(4)
#2: Priyanka Rana (BS) def. Pehal Kharadkar, 6-3, 6-2
#3: Isabelle Tanjuatco (BS) def. Sabrina Tolstova, 6-3, 6-2
#4: Asia Fontana (BS) def. Lara Diaz Zayas, 6-3, 6-1
#5: Gabby Barrera (BS) def. Matilde Parreira, 6-2, 6-1
#6: Jemima Williams-Phillips (BS) def. Regina Mendez Carreño, 6-3, 6-1
Order of Finish: 5,2,4,6,1,3
Doubles
#1: Sarah Shahbaz/Isabelle Tanjuatco (BS) def. Matilde Parreira/Sabrina Tolstova, 6-2
#2: Iva Daneva/Cylova Zuleyka Hukmasabiyya (EM) vs. Gabby Barrera/Alana Bristow (BS), 3-2, unfinished
#3: Asia Fontana/Sydney Hrehor (BS) def. Lara Diaz Zayas/Regina Mendez Carreño, 6-1
Order of Finish: 3,1
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
3,1
#1 Singles Match
123
461
Bristow, Alana / 0 [BS]
630
#2 Singles Match
12
32
Rana, Priyanka / 0 [BS]
66
#3 Singles Match
12
32
Tanjuatco, Isabelle / 0 [BS]
66
#4 Singles Match
12
31
Fontana, Asia / 0 [BS]
66
#5 Singles Match
12
21
Barrera, Gabby / 0 [BS]
66
#6 Singles Match
12
31
Williams-Phillips, J / 0 [BS]
66
Order of Finish:
5,2,4,6,1,3
Players Mentioned
/ Tennis
/ Tennis
/ Tennis
/ Tennis
/ Tennis
/ Tennis
Highlights: Tennis falls to NIU, 4-3, in MAC Home Opener
Friday, March 13
Tennis Rallies to Down Bradley, 4-3
Friday, February 20
Highlights: Tennis Downs Oakland, 4-3
Saturday, January 31
EMU Tennis Highlights: Eagle Down Cleveland State, 6-1
Saturday, January 17