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The Eastern Kentucky University women’s tennis team is set for a three-match road trip in Florida as part of Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) play. The Colonels will compete from March 21-23, facing Stetson, Queens, and Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU).
EKU opens the weekend on Friday with a road match against Stetson at 10 a.m. ET. On Saturday, they will take on Queens in a neutral-site contest in Orlando at 9 a.m. The trip concludes Sunday with another road match against FGCU at 10 a.m.
Fans can follow live stats and video coverage of the matches by visiting the women’s tennis schedule on EKUSports.com.
Recap of ASUN Opener
EKU (7-13, 0-1 ASUN) began conference play last Sunday with a 4-2 loss to North Florida. The Colonels secured the doubles point with a thrilling 7-6 win at the top flight and a dominant 6-0 victory on court two.
In singles play, EKU needed three wins but managed just one across the five completed courts. Junior Marilou Cote delivered a strong performance, defeating UNF’s Nicole Alfaro Solis in straight sets. She leads the team in singles play with a 9-8 overall record.
Key Players to Watch
Sophomore Izem Elif Olcer has been a steady presence for the Colonels, primarily competing on the lower three courts. She holds a 6-5 singles record this season and has won three of her last four completed matches against Belmont, Murray State, and Southern Indiana.
Looking Ahead
After the Florida road trip, EKU will continue ASUN play with a series of key matchups as the team looks to improve its conference standing.
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