Jan. 23, 2003

The University of Missouri tennis team opens their spring season on Saturday against Eastern Illinois. The Tigers look to build off the momentum they created during the fall season.

Mizzou is led by junior Urska Juric. Juric went 9-2 in singles play during the fall and is ranked #2 in the Central Region. Her and her doubles partner, Katka Sevcikova, are ranked fifth in the nation after winning the Central Region doubles championship for the second consecutive year and making the semifinals of the NCAA Indoor Championships last fall.

The Tigers open play at 3:00 pm on Saturday at the Green Tennis Center at Mizzou.