University of Missouri
Iowa
Tennis Set to Finish Road Streak at Iowa
2/13/2022 3:40:00 PM | Tennis
IOWA CITY, IA – The Tigers wrap up their extensive road play against the University of Iowa (3-1) this Tuesday, Feb. 15. The University of Missouri (2-3) looks to end a three-game drought to start the season.
Braggin' Rights at Illinois
Mizzou lost to Illinois on Sunday, Feb. 13. The team was close to securing three points in singles play, but Illinois locked the match with a fourth victory before the Tigers could put points on the board.
Bronte Murgett lost her first set against Kate Duong but fired back with a second set victory, 6-3. Murgett was in the driver's seat, leading 3-2 in the third set before the match was declared unfinished.
Elys Ventura wrapped up a first set victory against Kida Ferrari and was set to make a comeback in the second set but was cut short once the Illini reached four points.
Scouting Out the Hawkeyes
Iowa hasn't played a match in nearly two weeks. After defeating North Florida, the Hawkeyes' following two matches against Kansas and Kansas State were postponed.
The team's single loss comes to SEC opponent Mississippi State. Marisa Schmidt was the only player to secure a point for the team, earning her a spot in the ITA Rankings at No. 118. Alexa Noel is the second Hawkeye to earn a spot in the rankings, sitting all the way at No. 5 in singles.
The Tigers are slated to face the Hawkeyes at 12 p.m. inside the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. Live stats and streaming will be available on the website and updates will be provided via Twitter (@MizzouTennis).
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