The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Blazers Take Part in The Racquet Club Collegiate Invitational
9/14/2017 5:54:00 PM | Women's Tennis
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The UAB women's tennis team continues its fall schedule this weekend when the Blazers travel to Midland, Texas, to take part in the Racquet Club Collegiate Invitational.
"This weekend we will get a chance to see our other three newcomers in action," UAB head coach Mark Tjia said. "Midland Racquet Club hosts one of the best events in the nation and it is always fun to get to compete against teams from across the country that we don't normally get the opportunity to see. Some of the best players in the nation will be in the draw and it will present a challenge that I know our girls are looking forward to."
TEAMS COMPETING
Abilene Christian, Arkansas, Illinois, Nebraska, Texas State, Texas Tech, Tyler Junior College, UAB, UT-Arlington
MATCHUPS
Flight 1 Singles — Marlene Herrmann (UAB) vs. Alexandra Belaya (Illinois)
Flight 1 Singles — Alexandra Shchipakina (UAB) vs. Paula Del Cueto Castillo (Nebraska)
Flight 2 Singles — Jana Hecking (UAB) vs. Sofia Murcia (Texas State)
Flight 2 Singles — Megan Bertrands (UAB) vs. Marina Cozac (Nebraska)
Flight 1 Doubles — Jana Hecking/Megan Bertrands (UAB) vs. Alex Angyalosy/Gabriela Tenorio (Texas Tech)
Flight 1 Doubles — Marlene Herrmann/ Alexandra Shchipakina (UAB) vs. Lucile Pothier/Whitney Williams (Abilene Christian)
For more information on UAB women's tennis, follow the Blazers on Twitter (@UAB_WTN). For more on all Blazer sports teams follow the official social media accounts of UAB Athletics on Twitter (@UAB_Athletics), on Facebook (Facebook.com/UAB.Blazers), on Instagram (@uab_athletics).
"This weekend we will get a chance to see our other three newcomers in action," UAB head coach Mark Tjia said. "Midland Racquet Club hosts one of the best events in the nation and it is always fun to get to compete against teams from across the country that we don't normally get the opportunity to see. Some of the best players in the nation will be in the draw and it will present a challenge that I know our girls are looking forward to."
TEAMS COMPETING
Abilene Christian, Arkansas, Illinois, Nebraska, Texas State, Texas Tech, Tyler Junior College, UAB, UT-Arlington
MATCHUPS
Flight 1 Singles — Marlene Herrmann (UAB) vs. Alexandra Belaya (Illinois)
Flight 1 Singles — Alexandra Shchipakina (UAB) vs. Paula Del Cueto Castillo (Nebraska)
Flight 2 Singles — Jana Hecking (UAB) vs. Sofia Murcia (Texas State)
Flight 2 Singles — Megan Bertrands (UAB) vs. Marina Cozac (Nebraska)
Flight 1 Doubles — Jana Hecking/Megan Bertrands (UAB) vs. Alex Angyalosy/Gabriela Tenorio (Texas Tech)
Flight 1 Doubles — Marlene Herrmann/ Alexandra Shchipakina (UAB) vs. Lucile Pothier/Whitney Williams (Abilene Christian)
For more information on UAB women's tennis, follow the Blazers on Twitter (@UAB_WTN). For more on all Blazer sports teams follow the official social media accounts of UAB Athletics on Twitter (@UAB_Athletics), on Facebook (Facebook.com/UAB.Blazers), on Instagram (@uab_athletics).
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