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Malygina, Kliuch take down ranked opponents; advance to quarterfinals at ITA Central Regional Championships
October 17, 2026 | Cowgirl Tennis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Oklahoma State's Arina Malygina and Veronika Kliuch each defeated a ranked opponent Saturday to secure spots in the singles quarterfinals of the ITA Central Regional Championships.
Both Cowgirls battled through tiebreaks to win, with Malygina defeating Oklahoma's No. 108 Zoie Epps, 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-4, and Kliuch defeating the Sooners' No. 109 Salakthip Ounmang, 6-4, 7-6 (6). The wins give the duo two ranked victories apiece through two tournaments this fall.
Kliuch will open Sunday's quarterfinal action against Tulsa's Alyssa Novoa, while Malygina will take on former Cowgirl Melisa Ercan, now of Tulsa. Both matches are scheduled for 9 a.m. CT.
Fans can follow draws and results and live-stream the tournament.
Saturday's Results:
Singles - Round of 32
Arina Malygina (OSU) def. Maria Taranova (NEB), 6-3, 6-3
No. 124 Veronika Kliuch (OSU) def. Alex Ackman (MIZ), 6-4, 3-6, 6-1
Singles - Round of 16
Arina Malygina (OSU) def. No. 108 Zoie Epps (OU), 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-4
No. 124 Veronika Kliuch (OSU) def. No. 109 Salakthip Ounmang (OU), 6-4, 7-6 (6)
Singles - Qualifying Consolation Round of 32
Prisca Abbas (TU) def. Claudia Gasparovic (OSU), 6-1, 6-3
Sunday's Schedule (All times CT):
Singles - Quarterfinals
Arina Malygina (OSU) vs. No. 100 Melisa Ercan (TU) | 9 a.m.
No. 124 Veronika Kliuch (OSU) vs. Alyssa Novoa (TU) | 9 a.m.
For more coverage of Oklahoma State women's tennis, follow @CowgirlTennis on social media and visit okstate.com.
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Both Cowgirls battled through tiebreaks to win, with Malygina defeating Oklahoma's No. 108 Zoie Epps, 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-4, and Kliuch defeating the Sooners' No. 109 Salakthip Ounmang, 6-4, 7-6 (6). The wins give the duo two ranked victories apiece through two tournaments this fall.
Kliuch will open Sunday's quarterfinal action against Tulsa's Alyssa Novoa, while Malygina will take on former Cowgirl Melisa Ercan, now of Tulsa. Both matches are scheduled for 9 a.m. CT.
Fans can follow draws and results and live-stream the tournament.
Saturday's Results:
Singles - Round of 32
Arina Malygina (OSU) def. Maria Taranova (NEB), 6-3, 6-3
No. 124 Veronika Kliuch (OSU) def. Alex Ackman (MIZ), 6-4, 3-6, 6-1
Singles - Round of 16
Arina Malygina (OSU) def. No. 108 Zoie Epps (OU), 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-4
No. 124 Veronika Kliuch (OSU) def. No. 109 Salakthip Ounmang (OU), 6-4, 7-6 (6)
Singles - Qualifying Consolation Round of 32
Prisca Abbas (TU) def. Claudia Gasparovic (OSU), 6-1, 6-3
Sunday's Schedule (All times CT):
Singles - Quarterfinals
Arina Malygina (OSU) vs. No. 100 Melisa Ercan (TU) | 9 a.m.
No. 124 Veronika Kliuch (OSU) vs. Alyssa Novoa (TU) | 9 a.m.
For more coverage of Oklahoma State women's tennis, follow @CowgirlTennis on social media and visit okstate.com.
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