Emporia State Women's Tennis (7-6, 1-1 MIAA) is set to host Fort Hays State (8-3, 0-1 MIAA) on April 2 and Nebraska-Kearney (5-6, 0-2 MIAA) on April 6 at the Kossover Family Tennis Center. The men's team also faces Nebraska-Kearney on the same date, marking their first home match since March 7. Both teams look to build on recent sweeps against Newman, where the women won 7-0 and the men also secured a 7-0 victory. Upcoming matchups feature a challenge against ranked opponents Washburn, with the women facing #17 and the men facing #10 in mid-April.

By the Numbers
  • Emporia State women have a 7-6 overall record this season.
  • Fort Hays State women enter the match with an 8-3 record, having played mostly against NAIA teams.
Yes, But

Despite their recent wins, Emporia State faces tough competition from ranked teams, which could pose challenges in upcoming matches. Both Fort Hays and Nebraska-Kearney have strengths that may affect the outcome of these encounters.

State of Play
  • The Emporia State men's and women's teams recently achieved 7-0 victories over Newman, boosting team morale.
  • Upcoming matches on April 9 and 10 will feature the Hornets against competitive ranked teams from Washburn.
What's Next

Following matches against FHSU and UNK, Emporia State will prepare for critical matches against Washburn, necessitating strong performances to enhance their MIAA rankings and potential NCAA Tournament positioning.

Bottom Line

The upcoming matches are crucial for Emporia State to solidify their standing in the MIAA and build momentum for the challenging matches against ranked teams. Winning against FHSU and UNK will be vital for their success as they aim for a strong finish to the season.