The University of Minnesota tennis team is set to host No. 18 Michigan and No. 75 Michigan State this weekend for the inaugural Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) College Tennis Weekend. The Gophers faced a challenging season, starting with six wins before struggling in recent matches, currently holding a 3-9 conference record. As part of the weekend festivities, Minnesota will engage fans with events like Wimbledon Night and Cancer Awareness Day.

By the Numbers
  • Minnesota has lost six straight Big Ten matches, following a previous win over South Dakota.
  • Michigan is entering the weekend on a five-match winning streak, including notable victories over No. 10 UCLA and No. 8 USC.
State of Play
  • Minnesota holds a 31-17 lead in its series against Michigan State, winning the last matchup 4-2.
  • Michigan has a 37-15 historical advantage over Minnesota, winning their latest meeting 6-1.
What's Next

Following this weekend, Minnesota will travel to face the Wisconsin Badgers on April 4 in Madison, Wis., aiming to improve its conference standing.

Bottom Line

This weekend is critical for Minnesota to reverse its losing streak while engaging fans and promoting college tennis through the ITA College Tennis Weekend events.