This week, Tarleton State Tennis is preparing to commence their conference play with a match against UTRGV. The Texans have maintained a strong record against UTRGV since joining the Western Athletic Conference, emerging victorious in all five matches and outscoring them with a score of 31-4.
With a current standing of 9-2 overall and 4-1 on the road, the Texans are enjoying a successful season. Meanwhile, the Vaqueros hold a 4-3 record on their home court and an 8-6 record for the season, riding a three-match winning streak.
The impressive 9-2 start marks the Texans’ best record in years, not seen since 2014. The recent rare home loss was a setback for the Texans, who hadn’t experienced a loss at home in a full calendar year.
Looking forward, the Texans are solely focused on conference action for the remainder of the regular season. Their track record in the WAC is commendable, boasting a 17-3 record in conference play since joining the conference.
In the upcoming match, Tarleton State will be striving to initiate a new streak of winning the doubles point. The Texans recently had a 10-match streak of winning the doubles point snapped, underscoring the importance of this element to their overall performance. With an impressive 24-8 record in doubles matches this season, led by players like Martha Makantasi and Maretha Burger, the Texans are certainly a force to be reckoned with on the court. UTRGV’s top doubles pair, on the other hand, holds a 6-3 record, bringing them to 20-23 overall in doubles matches.
In singles, the Texans boast a 44-22 record across all matches. Players like Noelia Lorca with a 10-1 record and Martha Makantasi with a 9-2 record have been leading the charge. On the UTRGV side, Yaiza Vazquez leads the Vaqueros with an 11-5 record, including four straight wins.
Following Friday’s match, the Texans’ week will continue with another match at UT Arlington on Sunday at 11 a.m.
For those unable to attend the match in person, Tarleton will be live streaming the event, and live scoring will also be available.
As the Texans prepare for their conference play, they are undoubtedly a team to watch in the upcoming matches. Their solid performance and dedicated team members make them a formidable force in the world of collegiate tennis.