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womens tennis match preview for asun semifinals

Women's Tennis Makes Final Steps Towards ASUN Championship

Ospreys Push for Seventh Title in Eight Seasons

4/20/2023 11:00:00 AM

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – UNF women's tennis (16-6, 7-1 ASUN) will go up against Liberty (17-8, 6-2 ASUN) in the ASUN Semifinals Friday, April 21 at 2:30 p.m. at the UNF Tennis Complex. The Ospreys defeated Central Arkansas in the ASUN Quarterfinals to advance, while Liberty defeated Austin Peay to earn a spot in the semifinals.
 
UNF women's tennis is currently on an eight-match winning streak and earned the 2023 ASUN Conference Regular Season title. 
 
The winner of this match will face the winner of Stetson and Florida Gulf Coast in the ASUN Championship scheduled for Satuday, April 22 at 1 p.m. at the UNF Tennis Complex.
 
GAME DETAILS
Date: Friday, April 21
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Jacksonville, Florida - UNF Tennis Complex
Opponent: Liberty
 
About the Opponent - Liberty
  • This is the third time in history the two teams have matched up against one another
  • The last match took place April 14, 2022, and resulted in a 6-1 UNF win
  • Overall series is tied, 1-1
  • Liberty defeated Austin Peay, 4-3 to advance to semifinals after defeating Bellarmine, 4-0, in the First Round
  • Went 19-8 last season, making it to the ASUN Championship
  • Roster of 11 players features nine returners and two newcomers
  • Jeff Maren has coached the Flames since 2012
 
North Florida Notes
  • UNF is on an eight-match winning streak, all of which are conference wins
  • North Florida made it to the ASUN semifinals last year
  • UNF went 15-9, 8-1 in the ASUN conference last season
  • The UNF Tennis Complex is the host site for the remainder of the ASUN Conference Tournament 
 

Driving Directions for Tennis ASUN Tournament (if arriving after 8:30am)

                From the Jacksonville International Airport:

  • Follow signals to airport exit. Stay in the right lane and take I-95 South.
  • Take exit 362A at I-295 toward Blount Island. Continue on I-295 S (West Beltway) and exit to your right at the UNF exit. Approximately 15 miles.
  • Stay in your left-hand lane and turn left at the light to enter the UNF campus.
  • Turn right at the first light (UNF Dr.)
  • Follow UNF Dr. around campus to parking garage 38
  • Park in garage 38

From South of Jacksonville:

  • Take I-95 North. Exit right onto I-295 E (Jax Beaches).
  • Continue on I-295, which will turn into I-295 N - East Beltway.
  • UNF exit is approximately 9 miles ahead and on the right (past J Turner Butler Blvd).
  • Exit to your right onto the UNF campus.
  • Turn right at the first light (UNF Dr.)
  • Follow UNF Dr. around campus to parking garage 38
  • Park in garage 38
ASUN Championship travel guide for getting to campus 2023
 
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