Washburn University's women's tennis team, the No. 18 Ichabods, aims for at least a share of the MIAA Regular Season title as they close out the regular season with road matches against Arkansas-Fort Smith and Northeastern State this weekend. Currently, Washburn stands at 15-3 overall and 6-1 in conference play, following a significant 4-3 victory over No. 42 Northwest Missouri State. They were previously crowned MIAA champions after an impressive 17-4 season and look to leverage strong individual performances in their final two matches.

By the Numbers
  • Washburn is 15-3 overall and 6-1 in MIAA play this season.
  • The team has a 77.1% winning percentage in singles matches, going 131-39.
State of Play
  • Washburn's current roster includes six returning players and three freshmen.
  • They seek to extend their MIAA winning streak to two and finish the regular season strong.
What's Next

Following these matches, Washburn is set to participate in the MIAA Championship Tournament from May 1-3 in Springfield, Missouri, where they hope to build on their successful season and secure another title.

Bottom Line

The Ichabods must deliver strong performances this weekend to clinch at least a share of the MIAA title and maintain their momentum heading into the postseason.