WASHINGTON - The Georgetown University women's tennis team opened the 2025 spring season with a 5-2 win over the Howard University Bison. With the win, the Hoyas improve to 1-0 on the season. 
 
GU performed strongly in singles matches, tallying a 5-1 mark on the day. Emily Novikov, Paige Gilbert, Natasha Kavarana, Carolyn Schaefer, and Ellen Puzak all picked up wins. In doubles matches, the Hoyas went 1-2 with Carolyn Schaefer and Paige Gilbert picking up a win.
 
Results
 
Singles

1. Emily Novikov (GU) def. Nadia Pegram (HU), 6-4, 6-1 
2. Paige Gilbert (GU) def. Imani Jean (HU), 6-2, 6-2
3. Ava Chambers (HU) def. Katie Garofolo-Ro (GU), 6-2, 5-7, 7-5 
4. Natasha Kavarana (GU) def. Selah Stibbins (HU), 6-4, 6-2
5. Carolyn Schaefer (GU) def. Dana Hall (HU), 7-6 (10-4), 5-7, 1-0 (10-6) 
6. Ellen Puzak (GU) def. Sofia Lindholm (HU), 7-5, 6-0

Doubles

1. Nadia Pegram/Imani Jean (HU) def. Emily Novikov/Katie Garofolo-Ro (GU), 6-0
2. Selah Stibbins/Dana Hall (HU) def. Molly Evans/Ellen Puzak (GU), 6-3
3. Paige Gilbert/Carolyn Schaefer (GU) def. Ava Chambers/Sofia Lindholm (HU), 6-1

 
Up Next
The Hoyas will stay in the DMV, heading to Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Maryland on January 31 for their first BIG EAST matchup against DePaul. A link to live stats will be available on guhoyas.com.