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Kendall Nash talking on the bench with coach

Women's Tennis Preview: vs North Alabama

3/23/2024 12:00:00 PM

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - North Florida women's tennis takes on North Alabama (9-5) on Sunday, Mar. 24, ser for 11 a.m., at the UNF Tennis Complex. UNF currently holds a 3-0 record over the Lions with their last match coming in 2023, where they swept North Alabama, 7-0, in Florence, Ala.

The Ospreys can improve its conference record to 3-1 with a win over the Lions. On the other side, North Alabama is looking for their first conference win of the season after an 0-3 start. Looking to only be getting stronger as conference play continues, UNF can make a statement against a winless Lion team, who have failed to win any points against UNF in the last three matches they have played.


GAME DETAILS

Date: Sunday, Mar. 24
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: UNF Tennis Complex, Jacksonville, Fla.
Opponent: North Alabama Lions

About the Opponent - University of North Alabama
  • The Lions are 9-5 on the season and 0-3 in conference play with losses coming to Stetson, Florida Gulf Coast, and Kennesaw State.
  • North Alabama's last match came against Kennesaw State, where they fell in a closely-fought match, but ended up dropping in the final stages, 4-3.
  • Before ASUN play, the Lions were 9-2 and on a five-match win streak.
  • UNA dominates at home with a 4-0 record, while they have struggled when playing on the road with a record of 4-5.
  • The Lions come off last season where they went 7-15 overall and 2-6 in conference play.
  • They would get swept by Jacksonville State in the conference tournament, 4-0, to end their season. 
  • Freshman Ada Karabacak is currently undefeated in doubles play, holding a record of 9-0.


NORTH FLORIDA NOTES

  • UNF holds a record of 7-7 on the season, where they come off a victory over Central Arkansas, 4-3.
  • The Ospreys start ASUN play the same as last season with a 2-1 mark, which ended with a 7-1 record in conference play in 2023.
  • UNF is looking to go above .500 when playing at home, as they currently hold a record of 5-5 and are currently undefeated against North Alabama in program history at home (2-0).
  • The Ospreys have lost zero points to North Alabama all-time in each of the past three matches they have played.
  • Anslee Long and Kendall Nash remain the leading duo in doubles play with an 8-3 record.
  • Jasmin Makela joins Nash and Long with an undefeated record in doubles and singles play against North Alabama.
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