Continuing a stretch of tough matches, the No. 24 Ole Miss women’s tennis team (4-1) travels to Lubbock, Texas this weekend to face No. 29 Texas Tech today and No. 32 Rice on Saturday. Today’s match begins at 5 p.m., while Saturday’s match starts at noon.
Both matches will be played at the Don and Ethel McLeod Tennis Complex.
“This weekend presents us two more great opportunities against some very good teams,” head coach Mark Beyers said. “We had a great week of practice. You never know how a team rebounds from their first loss, but these girls were all business in practice this week.”
Recapping Oklahoma State
In her second top-10 win of the year, No. 20 Julia Jones scored the only win against the Cowgirls by defeating No. 10 Viktoria Lushkova, 6-3, 7-5. Previously undefeated, Ole Miss posted their first loss of the year on the road in Stillwater, Oklahoma last weekend.
Scouting Texas Tech
Texas Tech won two matches at home last weekend against Wyoming (4-0) and No. 28 Auburn (4-1). The Lady Raiders are led by No. 35 ranked Lynn Kiro, who earned All-Big 12 honors last year with a record 29 wins. The Rebels eliminated the Lady Raiders 4-3 in the first round of the 2014 NCAA Championships. Julia Jones rallied from a set down to clinch the win at No. 2 singles.
Scouting Rice
Rice got swept by No. 44 Kentucky in the opening round of the ITA Kickoff Weekend. The Owls are led by No. 24 ranked, senior Natalie Beazant. The Rebels last faced the Owls in the second round of the NCAA Championships in 2012, when Julia Jones, Erin Stephens and Iris Verboven were freshmen.
The 100 Watch
In a steady march toward the 100-club, senior Julia Jones chalked up her 88th win last weekend. She has a dozen wins left before achieving the distinction of being the fifth singles player in program history to join the 100-club.
Home Matches Ahead
Rebel fans will have two weeks of women’s tennis action coming up, as Ole Miss hosts a pair of matches over Valentine’s weekend, welcoming Tulane Feb. 13 and William & Mary Feb. 15. Remaining home the following weekend, the Rebels host Lipscomb Feb. 20.
Live Coverage
You can follow the Texas Tech match with live scoring by going to OleMissSports.com and clicking on the link in the calendar.
