The UTRGV Vaqueros women's tennis team is set for their final conference road trip in Louisiana, facing Southeastern and McNeese this weekend. Coming off a solid 2-0 weekend, UTRGV has improved to seventh in the Southland Conference standings. Key performers include sophomore Luna Buijtenhuijs and junior Rhea Makesar, both going 4-0 in their last matches. With these wins, the team has secured a spot in the upcoming SLC Women鈥檚 Tennis Tournament, but seeding remains competitive.

By the Numbers
  • UTRGV has a 4-0 record at court three (Buijtenhuijs) and a 5-2 overall conference record.
  • McNeese boasts a 19-1 overall record and a perfect 7-0 in SLC play.
State of Play
  • UTRGV stands sixth in the SLC with the opportunity to improve their seeding in upcoming matches.
  • Southeastern is on a three-match win streak, while McNeese is currently on a 14-match winning streak.
What's Next

UTRGV will compete against SLU and McNeese on April 6 and April 13, respectively, with the potential to impact their tournament seedings significantly.

Bottom Line

As UTRGV's women's tennis team approaches crucial matches, their recent performance highlights their momentum, but they face tough challenges ahead from competitive opponents.