Tennis

Tennis Returns to the Court Saturday Against Stephen F. Austin

Feb. 22, 2013

COLUMBIA, Mo. - The No. 55 Mizzou tennis team returns to the court on Saturday, Feb. 23 when the team hosts the Stephen F. Austin Lady Jacks at 11 a.m. at the Green Tennis Center. Admission is free.

The Tigers enter the matchup with a 5-1 record and in the midst of a four-match winning streak. During the run, Missouri has posted two sweeps, a 7-0 win over UMKC on Wednesday and a 4-0 sweep against No. 63 Brown on Jan. 27.

Individually, junior Cierra Gaytan-Leach is a perfect 8-0 in the spring and 6-0 in dual competition. Additionally, senior Maria Christensen owns a 6-0 mark in dual matches.

Stephen F. Austin is 2-5 overall but 2-1 in its last three matches. Last time out, the Lady Jacks defeated Louisiana Tech, 6-1.