The Baylor women’s tennis team has secured their 25th NCAA Tournament appearance following an at-large selection. The announcement was made on Monday night, much to the delight of the team and their supporters.
In the upcoming NCAA Stanford Regional, Baylor, boasting a record of 17-12 (7-6 Big 12 Conference), will commence the tournament against No. 31 LSU (15-10, 6-7 Southeastern Conference) on Friday. On the opposite side of the bracket, the host and No. 2 seed, Stanford (22-2, 8-1 Pac 12), ranked as the nation’s No. 3 team, will compete against UMass (15-7, 4-1 Atlantic 10). The winners of these matches will advance to the regional final on Saturday. All matches will be held at the Taube Family Tennis Center, with specific match times yet to be confirmed.
Under the leadership of head coach Joey Scrivano, this marks Baylor’s 18th appearance in the NCAA Tournament, with a historical record of 39-20. The team’s selection for the tournament demonstrates their fourth consecutive appearance, underscoring their consistent performance and determination.
The upcoming match against LSU will see Baylor facing them for the fifth time in the program’s history, and the first time since 1990, during which the Tigers claimed all wins. Furthermore, the Bears hold a 2-4 all-time record against Stanford, with their most recent encounter dating back to 2011.
Recalling their performance in the previous season’s NCAA College Station Regional, the Bears achieved a 4-3 victory over SMU in the opening round, before ultimately being defeated by No. 2 Texas A&M.
The first and second-round matches of the NCAA Championship will occur across 16 regional campus sites on May 2-3. The winning team from each regional will progress to a super-regional comprising just two teams on May 10-11. Subsequently, the quarterfinals, semifinals, and championship match are set to take place in Stillwater, Okla., at the Greenwood Tennis Center from May 17-19.
In addition to the team championship, selections for the singles and doubles championship, scheduled for May 20-26, will be announced by the NCAA on Tuesday.
For those interested in viewing the complete bracket for the team championship, it is accessible on NCAA.com, offering fans all the essential information for closely following the tournament.
These accomplishments underscore the talent, diligence, and commitment of the Baylor women’s tennis team, and their participation in the 25th NCAA Tournament marks a significant milestone in the program’s history. As they prepare for this thrilling tournament, the team and their supporters eagerly anticipate the opportunity to witness their continued success on the court.