JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - An exciting weekend of tennis is set for North Florida women's tennis as the Ospreys close out their regular season home slate with a pair of matches. UNF hosts North Alabama Friday and Central Arkansas Sunday for Senior Day.
Last Time Out
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A doubles point victory and wins at singles positions three through six secured a 5-2 team triumph for North Florida women's tennis (10-8, 4-1 ASUN) at Lipscomb (6-11, 2-4 ASUN) Sunday, April 3.
UNF's reign over the Bisons continued in Nashville, with North Florida reaching 19-straight wins against Lipscomb.
North Florida is now on a four-match winning streak and has won four of its last five ASUN matches after dropping the league opener at Stetson March 20.
Series History
- North Alabama: UNF is taking on North Alabama for the second time … the last time these two teams met was in 2019 … UNF won that meeting, 7-0 … this is the second time the two teams will be meeting at the UNF Tennis Complex.
- Central Arkansas: This will be the first time that North Florida competes against ASUN newcomer Central Arkansas
Scouting Report
North Alabama: North Alabama is 3-15 on the year and 1-4 in ASUN play … the Lions are 1-12 away … North Alabama is coming off a win against Bellarmine Sunday, April 3 … head coach Brice Bishop is in his 12th-consecutive season leading the Lions … Bishop has led the women to 11 total NCAA Division II Regionals.
Central Arkansas: Central Arkansas is 12-7 and 4-0 in conference play … the Bears are 4-3 away … Central Arkansas was coming off of a five-match winning streak after being defeated by Liberty, Sunday, April 3, 5-2 … Maja Gledic carries the Bears with an 11-2 record and an 11-match winning streak … Fuka Nonoyama was named ASUN Tennis Player of the Week April 5.
News Updates
- UNF is on a four-match winning streak.
- Annabelle Davis is undefeated in singles and doubles in conference play.
- Isabel Oliveria, Anslee Long and Kendall Nash all picked up singles wins against Lipscomb.
- UNF is a season-best two games above .500.
What's in Store?
UNF will be on the road to face Liberty Friday in Lynchburg, April 14, and then onto Louisville to play Bellarmine Sunday, April 16.