Slippery Rock University鈥檚 No. 28 women鈥檚 tennis team is set to compete against West Chester University in the PSAC Tournament quarterfinals, aiming for a conference title. The match begins at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the SRU Tennis Courts. Slippery Rock holds a strong 21-3 all-time series lead, with a 7-0 victory over West Chester in their last encounter. The tournament's format includes doubles and singles competitions culminating in a championship match scheduled for Saturday at Bloomsburg University. Slippery Rock enters the tournament as the second seed in DII, coming off a successful regular season.

By the Numbers
  • Slippery Rock has a 12-3 overall record, with a 5-1 mark in the PSAC West.
  • West Chester finished the regular season at 9-9 overall and ranked third in the PSAC East.
State of Play
  • Slippery Rock has a current 3-match winning streak.
  • West Chester ended a 5-match losing streak with a 7-0 victory in their last game.
What's Next

If Slippery Rock wins, they will face the winner of the East Stroudsburg versus Edinboro quarterfinal in the semifinals on Friday. A defeat could mean the end of the season for West Chester, while Slippery Rock is likely still in contention for an NCAA at-large bid.

Bottom Line

Slippery Rock aims to solidify its strong postseason reputation, while West Chester seeks to upset their rivals and secure their first conference crown since 1982. The outcome of this match is crucial for both teams as they strategize for the NCAA Tournament.