JACKSONVILLE, Fla.- The spring slate opens with a home doubleheader as the Ospreys host Georgia Southern and Florida A&M to begin the 2019 campaign.
Schedule and Game Coverage:
What: UNF vs. Georgia Southern (10 a.m.) | UNF vs. FAMU (2 p.m.)
Where: UNF Tennis Complex
When: Saturday, Jan. 19
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Last TIme Out
- UNF last took the courts at the Seminole Showdown Nov. 9 - 11 when four Ospreys grabbed victories in third place matches.
- This will be the first time they return to the UNF Tennis Complex after earning the program's fourth consecutive ASUN Championship following a 4-1 victory against Stetson April 23 of last year.
Friendly Confines
- Women's tennis went 12-5 at home last season, picking up three wins on the home opening weekend after downing New Orleans, Middle Tennessee and FAMU.
Odds in Our Favor
- UNF is a combined 19-0 all-time against its two opponents Saturday.
- The Navy and Gray are 12-0 against Georgia Southern and 7-0 against the Rattlers. The last time UNF faced the Eagles was in 2009, a decision that went in favor of UNF, 5-2.
Taking Inventory
- UNF returns five from last year's roster, including its 2017-18 leader in wins, Lucia Montano (21).
- Senior Rafaela Gomez brings with her a strong doubles record from a year ago, while sophomore Florencia Rossi touts an 18-7 record from last season.
- Women's tennis added Clemson transfer Constanza Gorches and Brazilian Ana Paula Melilo in the summer before welcoming Sean Lodzki from Tel Aviv, Israel, earlier this month.
ASUN Preseason Coaches Poll
- The North Florida Women's Tennis program was tied for the top spot in the 2019 ASUN Women's Tennis Preseason Coaches poll, receiving 57 overall points and four first place votes. It was the second time in as many years that UNF has been knotted atop the preseason coaches poll.
Post-Match Clinic
- A post-match clinic will be held for faculty and staff following the matches.
The Rattlers
2019 Record: 1-0 (Play UCF Friday, Jan. 18)
2018 Record: 14-7, 3-2 Sun Belt
Head Coach: Sean McCaffrey (Second Season)
Head-to-Head: UNF leads, 12-0
The Eagles:
2019 Record: (0-0)
2018 Record: (5-14, 4-1 MEAC)
Head Coach: Rochelle Goldthreate
Head-to-Head: UNF leads, 7-0
