Oakland Women's Tennis is set to play Wayne State in their final non-conference match of the season on March 21 at 12 p.m. (EST). The Golden Grizzlies recently secured a conference win against Milwaukee, 4-3, highlighted by a dominant performance from junior Edie Hammond, who achieved a flawless 6-0, 6-0 victory. Junior Emilia Jarvinen was recognized as the #HLTEN Singles Player of the Week after clinching the match. The Golden Grizzlies aim to improve their record against Wayne State, who leads their series 9-2 and has won the last five meetings.

By the Numbers
  • Oakland has a current record of 4-8, including 1-0 in conference play.
  • Wayne State holds a 9-2 all-time series advantage over Oakland.
State of Play
  • Oakland enters the match after winning their conference opener against Milwaukee.
  • Wayne State is coming off a tough 0-3 performance during spring break in Florida.
What's Next

The Golden Grizzlies will look to break their losing streak against Wayne State and enhance their momentum heading into conference play. Upcoming matches may further shape their positioning within the Horizon League.

Bottom Line

A win against Wayne State is crucial for Oakland to establish confidence and shift the historical narrative of their rivalry, as they seek their first victory over the Warriors since 2009.