UNC Asheville Women's Tennis will honor seniors Valeria Centeno, Angelina Joy Hug, and Avery Sager on Wednesday, April 8, during their match against Presbyterian. The Bulldogs enter the final week of the regular season with an overall record of 11-6 and 2-0 in the Big South. Following the Senior Day match, Asheville will face Charleston Southern on Saturday, April 11, as they aim to extend their five-match winning streak against Presbyterian.

By the Numbers
  • UNC Asheville has 52 singles wins this season, led by Angelina Joy Hug with 13 wins.
  • Presbyterian has a total of 37 singles wins, with Ladina Bruhin leading at 8.
Yes, But

Despite Asheville's strong season, they face a formidable opponent in Charleston Southern, who leads their all-time series 17-5, including a win in their last meeting. This sets up a crucial match for Asheville as they seek to improve their standings.

State of Play
  • Asheville is currently 2-0 in the Big South, aiming to maintain their unbeaten conference record.
  • Charleston Southern is 2-1 in the conference and will play South Carolina State before meeting Asheville.
What's Next

After Senior Day, Asheville will need to secure a win against Charleston Southern to bolster their momentum heading into the conference playoffs. This could play a significant role in determining their seeding for the postseason.

Bottom Line

UNC Asheville Women's Tennis is positioned for a strong finish to the regular season, but they must overcome historical competition against Charleston Southern while honoring their senior players effectively this week.