March 26, 2009
Columbia, Mo. – The No. 58 ranked Missouri women's tennis team (7-5, 3-1 Big 12) will face a pair of Big 12 opponents this weekend as they host the Texas Tech Red Raiders (6-9, 1-3 Big 12) on Friday and the fourth-ranked Baylor Bears (11-4, 3-0 Big 12) on Sunday. Each day will feature of round of doubles followed by a round of singles play. On Friday competition will being at 5:00 p.m., noon on Sunday.
The Tigers are coming off an impressive road stint that included two conference victories over Kansas State and Boarder Showdown-rival Kansas. Mallory Weber lead the way for Missouri as she clinched the fourth team point each of the days. Freshman Danielle Day snagged her 11th and 12th victories of the season and improved to 3-1 in Big 12 competition. Sofia Ayala also racked up a pair of wins and remains unbeaten in conference play.
Matches will be played at the Green Tennis Center, indoors or outdoors, according to the weather. Admission to each match is free.