The Emporia State tennis teams are set to face the Washburn Ichabods, a nationally ranked opponent, at the Kossover Family Tennis Center this week. The women鈥檚 match is on Thursday, April 9, and features the Hornets with an 8-7 overall record, while the men鈥檚 team, boasting an 8-6 record, will compete on Friday, April 10. Both matches are pivotal for the Hornets as they build momentum after recently claiming their first win over a nationally ranked team this year against Nebraska-Kearney.

By the Numbers
  • Emporia State men鈥檚 team defeated #21 Nebraska-Kearney 6-1.
  • Emporia State women's team has a current record of 8-7, including a split against Nebraska-Kearney.
State of Play
  • The men's team is currently 2-0 in the MIAA/GAC North division.
  • Four athletes from the men's team are ranked nationally, including Mostafa Elbasnaly (#1 singles) and the duo of Luke West and Anton Sarunic (#33 doubles).
What's Next

Following the matches against Washburn, Emporia State will host Northwest Missouri on April 17. The upcoming matches are critical for positioning in the MIAA tournament as teams finalize their regular season records.

Bottom Line

The Hornets need strong performances in the upcoming matches against ranked opponents to enhance their standings and maintain momentum heading toward postseason play. A win could significantly boost confidence and potentially impact NCAA tournament considerations for both teams.