Thursday, November 5
Knoxville, Tenn
University of Georgia
vs
ITA Sectionals
November 08, 2026 | Women's Tennis
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Georgia secured its final spot in the NCAA Individual Championships doubles draw on Sunday at the ITA South Sectional Championships, as Patricija Paukstyte and Bella Payne outlasted Florida State's Ariana Gilbert and Nicole Okhtenberg, 3-6, 7-5, 1-0 (13-11), in the doubles playoff.
Fast Facts:
Georgia will host the NCAA Individual Championships Nov. 17-22 in Athens, Georgia. Tickets can be purchased HERE, and media members planning to cover the event can apply for credentials HERE.
Today's results:
Doubles Playoff:
Patricija Paukstyte/Bella Payne (UGA) def. Ariana Gilbert/Nicole Okhtenberg (FSU): 3-6, 7-5, 1-0 [13-11]
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Bulldogs by following UGA Women's Tennis on X @UGAWomensTennis, on Instagram @UGAWomensTennis, and on Facebook @GeorgiaWomensTennis or check out information online at GeorgiaDogs.com.
Fast Facts:
- Paukstyte and Payne clinched the final NCAA doubles qualifying spot with a dramatic victory over Florida State's Gilbert and Okhtenberg.
- After dropping the opening set, the Bulldog duo rallied to take the second set, 7-5, before prevailing in a deciding tiebreaker, 13-11.
- The victory gives Georgia four representatives at the NCAA Individual Championships, with Ranah Stoiber, Emma Dong, Paukstyte, and Payne competing in both singles and doubles.
Georgia will host the NCAA Individual Championships Nov. 17-22 in Athens, Georgia. Tickets can be purchased HERE, and media members planning to cover the event can apply for credentials HERE.
Today's results:
Doubles Playoff:
Patricija Paukstyte/Bella Payne (UGA) def. Ariana Gilbert/Nicole Okhtenberg (FSU): 3-6, 7-5, 1-0 [13-11]
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Bulldogs by following UGA Women's Tennis on X @UGAWomensTennis, on Instagram @UGAWomensTennis, and on Facebook @GeorgiaWomensTennis or check out information online at GeorgiaDogs.com.
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