SPRINGFIELD – The Missouri State women's tennis team is gearing up for an action-packed weekend, with three consecutive games against UMKC, Missouri, and Central Arkansas from Feb. 22 – 24.
 
The Bears will start their slate at UMKC on Friday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. On Saturday, Missouri State will travel to Columbia to face Missouri beginning at 5 p.m., and, rounding out the trip is Central Arkansas at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24.
 

Missouri State at UMKC | Missouri State at Missouri | Missouri State vs Central Arkansas
Date | Time	Friday, Feb. 22 | 2 p.m. & Saturday, Feb. 23 | 5 p.m. & Sunday, Feb. 24 | 10 a.m.
Location	Kansas City, Mo. | Columbia, Mo. (Missouri & Central Arkansas)
Site	Plaza Tennis Center | Mizzou Tennis Complex
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Missouri State split its two games over the past weekend, narrowly defeating Omaha 4-3 and falling to in-state rival SEMO 4-0.
 
Fati Khamissi played a key role in the Bears' win, sealing the match in dramatic fashion, rallying to take the final two sets in a 6-7, 6-3, 6-2 decision.
 
Ellie Burger, Phoebe Boeschen, and Clara Gandara Gonzalez each contributed a singles point in the 4-3 victory.
 
The following day, SEMO broke the Bears four-game win streak, handing them their first loss on the young season.
 
UMKC is 2-5 this season, and has split results against Missouri Valley Conference opponents, beating Bradley 4-3 and falling to Illinois State 4-0.
 
Missouri is 8-1, with its only loss coming against Old Dominion. Rounding out the opponents is Central Arkansas, sporting a 5-4 mark.
 
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