No. 10 NC State women's tennis is set for a crucial three-match weekend at home, facing Louisville, No. 42 Notre Dame, and East Carolina. The weekend kicks off with a match against Louisville on Friday, April 3, as part of the team's Autism Awareness Match. On Sunday, April 5, the Wolfpack will honor senior Anna Zyryanova prior to their doubleheader against Notre Dame and East Carolina, celebrating her contributions over four years. Zyryanova is a two-time NCAA Championships qualifier and All-ACC honoree. She is on track to graduate with a degree in communication and a minor in nutrition.

By the Numbers
  • NC State has secured two recent ACC victories, defeating Boston College 6-1 and Syracuse 7-0.
  • The Wolfpack has won the doubles point in 11 straight dual matches.
State of Play
  • Louisville comes into Friday's match with a 9-9 overall record, one ACC win against Florida State.
  • Notre Dame is ranked No. 42 nationally and has recent wins over Stanford and California.
  • East Carolina has a 3-7 record and will be facing a Power Four opponent for the first time this season.
What's Next

Following this weekend's matches, NC State will be looking to secure favorable positions in their conference standings as they head into the final stretch of the regular season. Continued success in these matches could enhance their NCAA tournament rankings.

Bottom Line

This weekend presents a significant opportunity for NC State to solidify their status as a top team in the ACC while honoring a key player. Winning all three matches will be crucial for their momentum heading into the postseason.