USF Host FGCU and Alabama This Weekend
TAMPA, Feb. 14, 2020 – The University of South Florida women's tennis team returns to the USF Varsity Tennis Courts this Saturday with a match against FGCU. The team then plays again on Sunday against Alabama.
The Bulls (2-3) have defeated FGCU the past two seasons and hold a 7-1 record against the Eagles all-time. Sunday marks the first time that USF meets the Crimson Tide on the tennis court. In its last match on Feb. 2, South Florida fell in a tough loss to North Florida at the Varsity Tennis Courts.
"I am really looking forward to watching our team compete again after taking a little time to regroup," head coach
Cristina Moros said. "The team has been working on specific things in practice the last two weeks, and I know they are looking forward to the battle. FGCU is always loaded with talent and they will compete very well up and down the line, so we need to be ready. Alabama has a strong line up and will prove to be a very tough opponent on Sunday."
Scouting the Opponent:
FGCU (2-3)
FGCU is currently 2-3 on the season, winning their last match against FAMU 6-1. Florida Gulf Coast is under the leadership
Courtney Vernon, head coach and South Florida graduate of 2009. During her tenure, Vernon has led the eagles to four Atlantic Sun Conference Championships and to their first ITA top-50 ranking during the regular season in 2019.
The Eagles are led by senior Maja Ornberg, who last season posted a 11-6 singles record and was selected ASUN First Team for a third year in a row. They are also led by senior Sara Kelly, who earned ASUN Second Team honors last season.
Alabama (8-1)
Alabama is coming off of a win against UT Martin and suffered their only loss of the season to Michigan State. Alabama is coached by Jenny Mainz and assistant coach Jonatan Berhane. Mainz was named 2019 ITA Southern Region Coach of the Year after leading the Crimson Tide to the NCAA Tournament.
The Crimson Tide are led by senior Alba Cortina Pou. She posted a 20-9 singles record last season and earned the 2019 ITA Southern Region Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship Award. Pou holds an 8-0 singles record so far this season.
About Women's Tennis
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Head coach Cristina Moros will be in her fifth year at the helm, as she led the program to an American Athletic Conference Championship in 2017. All matches are free admission with pizza for fans.
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