Army West Point women's tennis faces Navy in the Star Match on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Tose Family Tennis Center. The Black Knights, boasting a 20-4 season record and a perfect 4-0 against Patriot League teams, aim to defend their star and Patriot League titles. Under head coach Paul Peck, Army triumphed over Navy 4-1 in their last encounter, breaking a three-match losing streak. Several players from last year's match, including Vennmukill Mathivanan and Emma Sy, contributed to the victory as Army looks to continue its strong performance this season.

By the Numbers
  • Army is 20-4 this season, with a 4-0 record against Patriot League teams.
  • Army defeated Navy 4-1 in the previous Star Match and is 1-0 in academy matches this spring.
State of Play
  • The match marks the first academy dual between Army and Navy since their previous encounter last year.
  • Both teams had individual matchups in the Commander-in-Chief's Challenge, where Army would have won 4-3 if it was a dual match.
What's Next

Following the Navy match, Army will conclude its regular season with home matches against Lehigh and Boston University next week.

Bottom Line

Expect a competitive clash as Army seeks to maintain their dominance in the rivalry and further secure their titles, while Navy aims for redemption after last year's defeat.