The Mulerider Women's Tennis team is set to compete in the Great American Conference Championship in Bentonville, Arkansas, facing the Harding Lady Bisons in the first round on May 1. As the sixth seed, Southern Arkansas seeks to rebound from a previous defeat against Harding, where they lost 5-2. Key performances to watch include Roksana Kokocha and Taylor Conway, the latter ranked 14th in the ITA Division II doubles rankings.

By the Numbers
  • Muleriders' last match against Harding resulted in a 5-2 loss.
  • Taylor Conway and Roksana Kokocha have a 12-6 record in doubles play.
  • Jolina Mass and Taylor Conway lead the Muleriders with 10 singles wins each.
State of Play
  • The Lady Bisons have a 3-2 conference record and have won their last three matches.
  • Karli Roux boasts a 17-5 season record and ranks 24th nationally in singles play.
What's Next

If the Muleriders can defeat Harding, they will advance deeper into the tournament, potentially setting up matches against higher-seeded teams. Observing their performance against Roux and Coffman will be crucial in determining their success in doubles.

Bottom Line

The Muleriders must leverage their previous doubles success and improve their singles performance to secure a win against Harding. A strong showing can propel them through the tournament and reshape their season outlook.