The Montana women's tennis team is back at home after a month-long roadtrip, gearing up for two Big Sky Conference dual matches this weekend at the Peak Racquet Club. The Griz (2-12, 0-4 BSC) will face Northern Arizona (5-5, 4-1 BSC) on Saturday and Idaho State (9-7, 3-2 BSC) on Easter Sunday. The highlights include a duel between top players Kelsey Phillips, undefeated in league play, and NAU's Patrycja Niewiadomska, also unbeaten in Big Sky competition. Head coach Steve Ascher is optimistic about the team's home advantage as they aim for crucial wins to secure a spot in the Big Sky championship. Admission is free, and matches begin at 2 p.m.

By the Numbers
  • Montana's record: 2 wins, 12 losses overall; 0-4 in conference play.
  • Kelsey Phillips' record in Big Sky play: 4 wins, 0 losses; 8-6 overall.
State of Play
  • Grizzlies need to secure wins to compete in the upcoming Big Sky championship.
  • Northern Arizona is currently in second place, with their only conference loss to Sacramento State.
What's Next

Montana will travel to Bozeman for the Brawl of the Wild match on April 11, followed by their regular-season finale at home against Weber State on April 18.

Bottom Line

As the Grizzlies aim to revitalize their season with home-court support, both matches are crucial for their championship prospects. The performance of Phillips against top players like Niewiadomska will be pivotal in defining their path forward.