Friday, February 1
Jacksonville, Fla.
6:30 p.m.
University of North Florida
vs
Georgia State
Women’s Tennis Hosts Georgia State, Travels to USF This Weekend
1/31/2019 9:23:00 AM | Women's Tennis
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.- UNF will host Georgia State Friday before concluding the weekend in Tampa when it faces USF in continuation of the non-conference slate.
Schedule and Game Coverage:
What: UNF vs. Georgia State | UNF at USF - Feb. 3
Where: UNF Tennis Complex | USF Varsity Tennis Courts
When: Friday, Feb. 1 at 3 p.m. | Sunday, Feb. 3 at 12 p.m.
Live Coverage vs. Georgia State Live Stats | @OspreyWTEN
Live Coverage at USF | Live Stats
Last Time Out
- North Florida downed Georgia Southern and Florida A&M with a pair of 4-0 wins to sweep the season-opening doubleheader January 19 at the UNF Tennis Complex.
- Six different Ospreys picked up singles victories and three different doubles pairs added wins.
Friendly Confines
- In its last 20 matches at home the Ospreys are 15-5.
- The last time that UNF had a losing record at home was in 2009.
- Against Our Opponents
- This is only the third meeting between UNF and Georgia State. The series is tied 1-1, with the Panthers taking the last meeting 5-2 in Atlanta March 12, 2012. UNF shut out Georgia State 9-0 in 1984.
- USF holds an 8-1 advantage in the all-time series. The Ospreys picked up a 4-3 win in Tampa March 7, 2015. The Bulls secured a 4-2 win in Jacksonville a year ago.
Taking Inventory
- UNF returns five from last year's roster, including its 2017-18 leader in wins, Lucia Montano (21).
- 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.
The Panthers
- 2019 Record: 1-2
- 2018 Record: 12-15
- Head Coach: Alex Leatu (First Season)
- Head-to-Head: Series tied, 1-1
- The Panthers return six letterwinners from last year's team.
- Senior Daniela Ramirez went 13-6 while junior Damira Murninovic went 12-8 in the 2017-18 season.
- FGCU defeated Georgia State 4-1 January 18.
The Bulls:
- 2019 Record: (2-3) - Will play Middle Tennessee State Feb. 2
- 2018 Record: (11-11)
- Head Coach: Cristina Moros (Fourth Season)
- Head-to-Head: USF leads, 8-1
- The Bulls bring back six players for their 11-roster.
- Their top returners are Vanja Klaric (13-8), Nicole Dzenga (12-5) and Evelyne Tiron (11-8).
- USF topped FGCU, 5-2, January 13.
Players Mentioned
Women's Tennis 2021 ASUN Title Win
Monday, April 26
Ospreys 2016-2017 Year-in-Review
Saturday, July 01
2017 Student-Athlete Banquet Highlights
Monday, April 24
2016-2017 UNF Student Athlete Awards Banquet - Highlight Tape
Friday, April 21
