What's Coming Up

• Missouri State women's tennis (4-9) will hit the road this week to face Abilene Christian and Conference USA opponent LA Tech. 

Friday, Mar. 13, 11:00 a.m. at Abilene Christian (6-8)  

Saturday, Mar. 14, 11:00 a.m. at LA Tech (9-2)

Latest Results

• On Friday, Feb. 27, the Bears went down in a nail-biter at Lindenwood, falling with a 4-3 scoreline. The Bears dominated on all three doubles courts, with the pair of sophomore Lucy Latham and freshman Matilde Ercoli at the No. 1 doubles position claiming a 6-2 victory. On the second court, senior Billur Gonlusen and freshman Leni Eichner also won, 6-3. The freshmen tandem of Elsie Jackson and Leicia Caldararo also claimed a tough 7-6 (4) win. On the singles courts, Ercoli won on court No. 4 with a 6-4, 6-4 scoreline. Gonlusen's opponent retired on court two, handing the Bears their third point. But it wasn't enough, as Lindenwood claimed victories on courts one, three, five, and six to clinch the win, 4-3. | Recap
• On Saturday, Feb. 28, Missouri State lost at Saint Louis, 4-0. The Billikens proved too strong and snatched the doubles point to start the clash. Saint Louis then won the singles matches on courts one, three and five to claim a 4-0 victory. However Ercoli was up in a brilliant third set match on court No. 2 leading 7-5, 4-6, 6-5. Jackson was also in a third set bout, with the score locked at 7-5, 6-7 (4), 2-2 before play was halted. | Recap

Team Notes

• Lucy Latham and Matilde Ercoli have now won six doubles matches at the No. 1 doubles position, for a 6-2 season record.
• Matilde Ercoli has won her fifth straight completed singles match and holds a 9-6 season singles record.
• Missouri State women's tennis begins a new era this season as part of Conference USA.
• Head coach Austin Hale is in his second year at the helm of Bears tennis.

Quoting the Coach 

"We are looking forward to starting conference play this weekend and begin outdoor tennis. LA tech is a really solid team, and they have one of the best players in the conference. For us, it's about competing the right way. If we bring the right energy and execute well, we give ourselves a good chance to have a great match against a tough team. Matilde has been playing really well lately and I'm excited to see what she's going to do in Conference USA," stated head coach Austin Hale ahead of this week.

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