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Houston Takes on Rice to Close Regular Season
4/11/2019 10:52:00 AM | Tennis
The Cougars face Houston city neighbors before conference tournament
HOUSTON – The Houston Women's Tennis team is preparing host Rice at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 12, at Barbara Wallace Winston Tennis Facility.Â
The Cougars are stepping back on their home court after defeating conference rivals USF last Sunday, 4-2. The thrilling match came down to one match at Court 2, where freshman Sophie Gerits was able to win her match in a three-setter, bringing the Cougars to a 3-0 conference record this season.Â
ABOUT THE OWLS
Rice comes into the Barbara Wallace Winston Tennis Facility on Friday with a 12-7 record, defeating Florida International University in their last match, 4-0. Sophomore Michaela Haet leads the team at Flight 1 in singles, while Priya Niezgoda and Anastasia Smirnov take the first court in doubles.
UP NEXT FOR HOUSTON
The Cougars will head to the American Athletic conference tournament on Wednesday, April 17, in Orlando, FL.
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