TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – University of North Georgia (UNG) women's tennis player Olesya Stokusova advanced to the quarterfinals of the ITA Fall National Championship after earning an at-large bid to compete in the national tournament in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Stokusova opened play Wednesday in the round of 32 with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Polina Gontaryk of Northwest Missouri State to advance to the round of 16.

On Thursday, Stokusova continued her run with a 6-4, 7-6 (8-6) win over Mei Hasegawa of Central Oklahoma. The victory secured her spot in the quarterfinals, where she remained in the East bracket.

Stokusova faced Daniela Fernandez Junquera of Embry-Riddle in Friday's quarterfinal matchup. She claimed the opening set, 6-3, but Fernandez Junquera rallied to take the next two sets, 7-6 and 6-4, ending Stokusova's tournament run.

Stokusova's quarterfinal appearance capped a strong showing on the national stage, as she collected two victories against nationally competitive opponents.