ROME, Georgia. – Tarleton State Tennis' Maria Castano and Aya Ishii wrapped up the Texans fall slate last weekend in Georgia, taking on talent from across the U.S. in the ITA Conference Masters Championships. 

Their appearance marked the program's second-ever trip to the ITA Conference Master's Championships. 
 
Castano fell short in the first round of the singles main draw to Charleston Southern's Carlota Farres Carreter 7-5, 0-6, 7-6, (7-4). Heading into the consolation matches, Castano defeated Binghamton's Jessica Mcnlean 6-0, 6-3 and progressed into the consolation quarterfinals. She fell short to University of Richmond's Sofia Maria Barbulescu, 6-4, 6-1. 
 
In Doubles Main Draw action Ishii and Castano went up against Liberty's Maria Turchetto and Yoanna Redulova. The duo put up a fight against the flames, but fell short 6-4, 7-5.

In the consolation doubles matchup. Ishii and Castano took on the No. 2 overall seed in UCLA's Jessica Bernales and Olivia Center. They fell short to the UCLA duo 6-2, 6-2.
 
The Texans had a successful fall season, with Ishii and Castano's appearance in the tournament marking the second appearance in program history. The team will head into the winter preparing to return to action and capitalize on the fall success in the spring 2027 season.