Blue Demons Dominate in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. – The DePaul women’s tennis team secured a decisive 5-2 victory over the UConn Huskies on Saturday afternoon at IRC East. This win elevates the Blue Demons to a 6-6 overall record and an unblemished 3-0 standing in BIG EAST competition.

Doubles Play Sets the Tone

DePaul quickly established control, winning the doubles point. The duo of Clara Nilsson and Hannah Smith secured a 6-3 victory at the No. 1 court. Helin Alvarez and Roberta Sechi followed with a 6-1 win at No. 3 doubles, solidifying the early advantage for the Blue Demons.

Singles Success Seals the Deal

Entering singles play with a 1-0 lead, DePaul continued its momentum, winning five of six first sets. Sasha Stula led the charge with a convincing straight-sets win at No. 1 singles, defeating Eva Platenikova 6-3, 6-2.

Roberta Sechi added another point for DePaul with a 6-2, 7-5 victory at the No. 5 position. After a UConn win narrowed the score, Helin Alvarez clinched the team victory with a gritty performance, prevailing 7-5, 6-4 at No. 6 singles.

Yasemin Pehlivan added an additional point for DePaul, winning a three-set marathon 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.

Match Results

Final Score: DePaul 5, UConn 2

Date: February 28, 2026

Location: IRC East – Indianapolis, Ind.

Doubles

• Clara Nilsson/Hannah Smith (DPU) def. Victoria Matos/Ela Platenikova (UCONN) 6-3
• Helin Alvarez/Roberta Sechi (DPU) def. Isabella Asenov/Cameron Didion (UCONN) 6-1

Singles

• Sasha Stula (DPU) def. Eva Platenikova (UCONN) 6-3, 6-2
• Chloe Lomans (UCONN) def. Hannah Smith (DPU) 5-7, 6-1, 6-2
• Yasemin Pehlivan (DPU) def. Victoria Matos (UCONN) 6-4, 4-6, 6-4
• Cameron Didion (UCONN) def. Clara Nilsson (DPU) 6-3, 6-1
• Roberta Sechi (DPU) def. Madison Mcleod (UCONN) 6-2, 7-5
• Helin Alvarez (DPU) def. Isabella Asenov (UCONN) 7-5, 6-4