April 10, 2009
Columbia, Mo. – The Missouri tennis team (7-9, 3-5 Big 12) welcomes the University of Colorado (9-7, 5-2 Big 12) to the Green Tennis Center on Saturday for dual competition. The meet will feature a round of doubles followed by a round of singles with play beginning at noon.
The Tigers have consistently stayed in the top 75 ranking this year, reaching as high as the No. 58 spot. Currently the Tigers are ranked 68th after falling to a pair of Big 12 powerhouses last weekend, then No. 33 Texas A&M and undefeated, No. 32 Texas. The losses capped Missouri's most difficult road trip of the season.
The Buffaloes are also coming off a pair of losses to Texas and Texas A&M last Friday (April 3) and Sunday (April 5), respectively.
After Saturday's match the Tigers will finish their season at home as they host the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday (April 17) and the Iowa State Cyclones on Sunday (April 19). Friday's match will begin at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday's match begins at 1:00 p.m. Matches will take place at the Green Tennis Center, indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather.