The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Thursday, April 19
Norfolk, Va.
3 p.m.
UAB
vs
North Texas
UAB Opens Conference USA Tournament Against North Texas
4/18/2018 10:16:00 AM | Women's Tennis
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The UAB women's tennis team will begin play in the opening round of the Conference USA Tournament in Norfolk, Virginia, on Wednesday when it squares off with North Texas at the Folkes-Stevens Tennis Center at 3 p.m.
The Blazers (12-11) enter the tournament with a 1-2 record in C-USA action with its win coming against Charlotte, a 4-3 decision, on March 16. UAB and North Texas did not play each other this season.
"North Texas is one of the best programs in our league," head coach Mark Tjia said. "They have played one of the toughest schedules in the country and are nationally ranked. They are well coached and will be well prepared. We are really looking forward to this challenge on Thursday."
UAB and North Texas last squared off on April 21, 2016, when the Mean Green topped the Blazers, 4-1, at the opening round of the 2016 C-USA Tournament.
Marlene Herrmann leads the squad into battle on Thursday in singles play, boasting an impressive 14-4 overall record including an 11-match winning streak. Herrmann has done most her damage in the No. 2 position, where she has racked up a 13-4 record.
In doubles, Herrman and Sonia Grzywocz have earned nine victories together, while Jana Hecking and Hana Sisirak have put together four-straight wins together to improve to 5-1 on the season.
The winner of Thursday's matchup will face off with the winner of the (14) UTEP and (3) Old Dominion match in the quarterfinals, which will be contested on Thursday at noon. Friday's quarterfinal match will begin at 2 p.m.
For more information on UAB women's tennis, follow the Blazers on Twitter (@UAB_WTN) and Instagram (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).
The Blazers (12-11) enter the tournament with a 1-2 record in C-USA action with its win coming against Charlotte, a 4-3 decision, on March 16. UAB and North Texas did not play each other this season.
"North Texas is one of the best programs in our league," head coach Mark Tjia said. "They have played one of the toughest schedules in the country and are nationally ranked. They are well coached and will be well prepared. We are really looking forward to this challenge on Thursday."
UAB and North Texas last squared off on April 21, 2016, when the Mean Green topped the Blazers, 4-1, at the opening round of the 2016 C-USA Tournament.
Marlene Herrmann leads the squad into battle on Thursday in singles play, boasting an impressive 14-4 overall record including an 11-match winning streak. Herrmann has done most her damage in the No. 2 position, where she has racked up a 13-4 record.
In doubles, Herrman and Sonia Grzywocz have earned nine victories together, while Jana Hecking and Hana Sisirak have put together four-straight wins together to improve to 5-1 on the season.
The winner of Thursday's matchup will face off with the winner of the (14) UTEP and (3) Old Dominion match in the quarterfinals, which will be contested on Thursday at noon. Friday's quarterfinal match will begin at 2 p.m.
For more information on UAB women's tennis, follow the Blazers on Twitter (@UAB_WTN) and Instagram (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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