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Women's Tennis

THE FACTS: Women's Tennis Travels to No. 24 Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -  Women's tennis looks to keep its winning streak going Friday at No. 24 Florida.

Against Our Opponent
  • North Florida holds a 0-1 record against Florida. 
  • The Gators defeated North Florida, 4-1, last season in the team's first meeting.

Taking Inventory
  • UNF starts off the year, 5-0, after defeating South Alabama for the first time since 2013 last weekend. 
  • The Ospreys 5-0 start is their best since 2010.
  • Lucia Montano is 4-1 at the one slot.
  • The Ospreys are 5-0 at the two slot.
  • Assistant coach Ana Roman Dominguez joined UNF after a four-year playing career with USF.
  • Head coach Catherine Dunagan picked up her first career win at UNF in a 7-0 sweep of FAMU Jan. 17.

Florida
  • No. 24 Florida enters play with a 1-2 record.
  • The Gators suffered 4-0 losses to No. 8 NC State and No. 10 Michigan.
  • Florida went 13-12 last season and 7-6 in the SEC, losing to South Carolina in the SEC quarterfinals. 
  • The roster features seven players with three juniors and two sophomores. 
  • Head coach Roland Thornqvist enters his 19th season with the Gators. Thornqvist holds a 433-71 mark at Florida. Over the course of the past 10 seasons, he is one of just two coaches to win multiple NCAA Championship (3) and finish in the top 10 of the final ITA Rankings at least eight times.
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Players Mentioned

Lucia Montano

Lucia Montano

5' 6"
Senior
Business Management

Players Mentioned

Lucia Montano

Lucia Montano

5' 6"
Senior
Business Management