Terps Continue B1G Slate Vs. Wisconsin, Minnesota
3/14/2019 2:30:00 PM | Women's Tennis
COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- After picking up a win in its conference opener last week, the Maryland women's tennis team will continue its conference slate this weekend, hosting Wisconsin and Minnesota at the JTCC on Saturday, Mar. 16 and Sunday Mar. 17. Both matches will begin at noon.
Maryland won with ease over Rutgers in its Big Ten opener, winning 6-1 to stay undefeated against the Scarlet Knights since the two teams joined the Big Ten. Maryland captured the doubles point and never looked back, winning five-of-six singles contests en route to its third victory of the season.
Sophomore Zoe Kulkarni and senior Millie Stretton each earned their team-best fifth singles win of the year in the outing. Stretton and doubles partner Eva Alexandrova also tallied their fourth doubles win of the season, good for most on Maryland's roster.
Wisconsin enters its weekend trip to Maryland and Rutgers with an impressive 8-2 record this season. The Badgers have had a long layoff since their last competition, with their latest match ending in a 5-2 win over Minnesota on Feb. 24.
Wisconsin has been paced by its top singles player Sara Castellano, who is a perfect 10-0 in singles competition this year. Lexi Keberle has also shined at the second singles position, posting a 9-1 record thus far.
The Terrapins and Gophers split a pair of meetings last season, with Minnesota taking the regular season contest, 6-1, before Maryland bested them, 4-2, in the first round of the conference tournament.
Minnesota will be led by Bita Mancera, who has an impressive 10-2 record in dual matches while playing at the third singles position. Tiffany Huber has also been solid for the Gophers, winning seven matches at second singles.
Senior Millie Stretton has been strong in her final collegiate campaign, leading Maryland's roster in both doubles and singles wins. The Edinburgh, United Kingdom native has five doubles and five singles wins -- playing at the top spot of Maryland's doubles lineup and the second slot in Maryland's singles lineup.
After a very strong freshman season, Zoe Kulkarni has continued her strong play in her second collegiate season. The sophomore is tied for the team lead in singles wins with five, primarily playing in the fifth and sixth slots of Maryland's singles lineup.
The Boca Raton, Florida native is coming off a freshman campaign that saw her win 11 singles matches between the fifth and sixth singles positions.
All eight players on Maryland's roster have at least one season of collegiate tennis under their belt. The roster also includes seven returners from the 2018 squad, with the lone addition being Kansas transfer Amber Policare.
The Terps will be guided by a pair of seniors: Arnelle Sullivan and Millie Stretton. Sullivan is entering her fourth season in College Park, while Stretton will compete in her second season as a Terrapin after transferring from Kansas State.
The Terps were successful in the classroom last season, with three current members of the squad earning 2018 ITA All-American honors.
Eva Alexandrova, Millie Stretton and Saya Usui represented the Terrapins on the list, which includes student-athletes who are varsity letter-winners and have a GPA of at least 3.5.
LAST TIME OUT
Maryland won with ease over Rutgers in its Big Ten opener, winning 6-1 to stay undefeated against the Scarlet Knights since the two teams joined the Big Ten. Maryland captured the doubles point and never looked back, winning five-of-six singles contests en route to its third victory of the season. Sophomore Zoe Kulkarni and senior Millie Stretton each earned their team-best fifth singles win of the year in the outing. Stretton and doubles partner Eva Alexandrova also tallied their fourth doubles win of the season, good for most on Maryland's roster.
SCOUTING THE BADGERS
Wisconsin enters its weekend trip to Maryland and Rutgers with an impressive 8-2 record this season. The Badgers have had a long layoff since their last competition, with their latest match ending in a 5-2 win over Minnesota on Feb. 24. Wisconsin has been paced by its top singles player Sara Castellano, who is a perfect 10-0 in singles competition this year. Lexi Keberle has also shined at the second singles position, posting a 9-1 record thus far.
SCOUTING THE GOPHERS
Minnesota enters its weekend set at Rutgers and Maryland with a 7-6 overall record. The Gophers have won their last two contests, sweeping Drake, 7-0, before topping Iowa State, 4-1. In its lone conference match, Minnesota fell to Wisconsin by a score of 5-2.The Terrapins and Gophers split a pair of meetings last season, with Minnesota taking the regular season contest, 6-1, before Maryland bested them, 4-2, in the first round of the conference tournament.
Minnesota will be led by Bita Mancera, who has an impressive 10-2 record in dual matches while playing at the third singles position. Tiffany Huber has also been solid for the Gophers, winning seven matches at second singles.
NO STOPPING STRETTON
Senior Millie Stretton has been strong in her final collegiate campaign, leading Maryland's roster in both doubles and singles wins. The Edinburgh, United Kingdom native has five doubles and five singles wins -- playing at the top spot of Maryland's doubles lineup and the second slot in Maryland's singles lineup.
ZOE'S FLOW
After a very strong freshman season, Zoe Kulkarni has continued her strong play in her second collegiate season. The sophomore is tied for the team lead in singles wins with five, primarily playing in the fifth and sixth slots of Maryland's singles lineup. The Boca Raton, Florida native is coming off a freshman campaign that saw her win 11 singles matches between the fifth and sixth singles positions.
AN EXPERIENCED BUNCH
All eight players on Maryland's roster have at least one season of collegiate tennis under their belt. The roster also includes seven returners from the 2018 squad, with the lone addition being Kansas transfer Amber Policare. The Terps will be guided by a pair of seniors: Arnelle Sullivan and Millie Stretton. Sullivan is entering her fourth season in College Park, while Stretton will compete in her second season as a Terrapin after transferring from Kansas State.
ACADEMIC ACCOLADES
The Terps were successful in the classroom last season, with three current members of the squad earning 2018 ITA All-American honors. Eva Alexandrova, Millie Stretton and Saya Usui represented the Terrapins on the list, which includes student-athletes who are varsity letter-winners and have a GPA of at least 3.5.
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