UNCG women's tennis team, seeded No. 6, is set to face No. 3 Chattanooga in the SoCon Tournament quarterfinals on April 16. The Spartans finished their season with a 4-17 record, including 2-5 in conference play. Chattanooga previously defeated UNCG 5-2 in their only regular-season matchup this year. The tournament will take place at the Champions Club in Chattanooga, with the first match starting at 10:30 a.m. Furman, ranked No. 1, faces Western Carolina in another quarterfinal scheduled for the same morning.

By the Numbers
  • UNCG's season record is 4-17 overall with 2 SoCon wins.
  • Chattanooga won the first meeting against UNCG 5-2 on March 15.
State of Play
  • Furman has a dominant 15-4 record and is 7-0 in conference matches.
  • Other quarterfinal matchups include No. 4 Wofford vs. No. 5 Samford and No. 2 ETSU vs. No. 7 Mercer.
What's Next

As the tournament progresses, winners from the quarterfinals will meet in the semifinals on April 17, with the championship match scheduled for April 18. Success for UNCG in the quarterfinals could lead to rematches against higher seeds.

Bottom Line

UNCG's matchup against Chattanooga is vital, offering a chance to improve upon their season's performance and potentially advance in the tournament. A win would not only boost confidence but also mark a significant turnaround in a challenging season.