April 20, 2009

Columbia, Mo. – The Tigers (8-11, 4-7 Big 12) will kick off their post-season play in Norman, Okla., on Thursday (April 23), where they will face Border Rival the Kansas Jayhawks (10-12, 4-7 Big 12). Missouri is seeded eighth in the tournament, Kansas is seeded ninth. All play will take place at the Headington Family Tennis Center with MU's first-round match beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Missouri has faced the Jayhawks once already this season in Lawrence, Kan. There the Tigers defeated Kansas 5-2 to earn their third victory against Big 12 opponents just four meets into their conference schedule. The Tigers picked up the doubles point and went on to take four singles matches to earn the win.

The winner of Thursday's 10:00 match-up will face No. 1 seeded Baylor who is currently undefeated in Big 12 play.