Western Carolina women's tennis is set to conclude its home schedule with two Southern Conference matches against Mercer and Wofford this week. Both matches are scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Catamount Athletics Complex, with the Mercer match being livestreamed on ESPN+. The Catamounts, who have struggled this season with a record of 2-14 and 0-4 in SoCon play, look to leverage a week off to improve their lineup. Mercer, also in search of a win, is riding a six-match losing streak, while Wofford comes in with a better record at 9-7 overall.

By the Numbers
  • Western Carolina holds a record of 2-14 (0-4 SoCon).
  • Mercer enters the match with a 7-10 record (0-3 SoCon) and has lost six consecutive matches.
State of Play
  • Western Carolina is seeking to field a healthier lineup after a week off from competition.
  • Mariya Dobreva leads the Catamounts with eight singles victories this season.
  • Both opposing teams are aiming for solid performances as they look to recover from recent losses.
What's Next

After the home matches, Western Carolina will travel to UNC Greensboro on April 7 and then head to Chattanooga, Tennessee, for the Southern Conference Women's Tennis Championships from April 16-18.

Bottom Line

As the home schedule wraps up, Western Carolina aims to capitalize on a much-needed break to boost performance against tougher SoCon competitors, potentially setting the stage for a better finish to the season.