TAHLEQUAH – Women's Tennis closes its home slate this Thursday and Friday with matches against Nebraska-Kearney and Fort Hays State for Senior Day.
Chiara Carnelutti,
Vera Carvalho,
Maria Popova,
Irene Romero,
Melissa Vera,
Kristela Vidnere will be honored prior to their match on Friday.
The RiverHawks will be looking to halt a four-match skid at home against two teams they hold a combined 22-0 record with. Injuries have hampered NSU in recent weeks with its full lineup not being available in the previous six matches.
Northeastern State is 14-0 against the Lopers who hold a 10-7 record and are 3-2 in the MIAA. Nebraska-Kearney has swept its last three matches and was ranked No. 48 in last week's ITA computerized poll.
Fort Hays State has lost its last six holding a 6-9 record (0-6 MIAA) against NCAA programs the Tigers are 1-7 overall. Northeastern State has swept all but one match against Fort Hays State and is 8-0 in the series history.
First serve on Thursday is scheduled for 3 p.m., and Friday's start time is at 11 a.m.