The Stephen F. Austin women's tennis team is set for two matches this week: hosting Georgia Southern on March 26 and then visiting Northwestern State on March 28. History will be made as SFA faces Georgia Southern for the first time, with GSU holding a 7-7 record and a standout player in Evelyn Warkentin boasting an 11-2 singles record. Currently, SFA stands at 5-7, aiming to maintain its home win streak against NSU, which has a strong 9-5 overall record in the Southland Conference.

By the Numbers
  • SFA has a singles record of 26-41 and sits third in the Southland with a 4-2 conference record.
  • Evelyn Warkentin leads Georgia Southern with an 11-2 singles record, while Martina Acebedo leads NSU at 10-2.
Yes, But

Despite GSU's below .500 doubles performance, they showcase strong singles performances, which could complicate the match for SFA. Meanwhile, NSU possesses a record advantage over SFA, leading 15-7 in their historical matchup.

State of Play
  • SFA seeks to improve on their current 5-7 season record after a recent loss to McNeese.
  • NSU stands second in the Southland standings, posing a formidable challenge with a winning conference record.
What's Next

Following the match against Georgia Southern, SFA will need to strategize effectively to overcome NSU in hopes of climbing the Southland standings, and to boost their confidence ahead of future matches.

Bottom Line

For SFA, securing a win against Georgia Southern is crucial to build momentum before facing a strong NSU team. Maintaining focus on improving both singles and doubles performances will be key in determining their success this week.