Marshall University Athletics
Saturday, February 6
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
3:00 PM EST/2:00 PM CST
Marshall University
at
Middle Tennessee
Photo by: Sydney Shelton
Marshall Tennis Match Moved Up Against Middle Tenn.
2/5/2021 1:55:00 PM | Women's Tennis
Marshall to play MT on Saturday at 3 p.m. ET
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University women's tennis team (0-1) is set to face Saturday against Middle Tennessee. The Herd faces the Blue Raiders at 3 p.m. EST/ 2 p.m. CST in Murfreesboro, Tenn. This match was originally scheduled for Sunday, but has been moved up due to Murray State's cancellation with both Marshall and MT.
Match Information
Match Day: Saturday, Feb 6
Match Time: 3 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. CT
Location: Adams Tennis Complex – Murfreesboro, Tenn.
HAVE YOU HERD?
Both Madison Riley and Madison Ballow collected wins against Kentucky last week.
Ballow secured the first singles point versus Kentucky after her three-set win over Lesedi Jacobs, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.
Madison Riley collected the second and final point for the Herd in her two-set win over Salsa Aher, 7-5, 6-3.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENT: Middle Tennessee
MTSU has started its season 0-3 with losses against Vanderbilt, Kentucky and ETSU. The Blue Raiders were swept by Kentucky, which Marshall was able to score two points against.
Middle returns a graduate student, two seniors, three sophomores and two freshmen. The Blue Raiders are coached by Tayo Bailey-Duvall who is on her 11th season as the head coach.
SERIES HISTORY
Marshall leads the series 12-1 against MT. The Herd defeated the Blue Raiders last year in a competitive 4-3 matchup.
FOLLOW THE #HERDFAMILY
For the latest information on Marshall women's tennis, follow on Twitter and Instagram at @Herd_Tennis, on Facebook at Herd Tennis and online at HerdZone.com.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS or Android!
---HerdZone.com---
Match Information
Match Day: Saturday, Feb 6
Match Time: 3 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. CT
Location: Adams Tennis Complex – Murfreesboro, Tenn.
HAVE YOU HERD?
Both Madison Riley and Madison Ballow collected wins against Kentucky last week.
Ballow secured the first singles point versus Kentucky after her three-set win over Lesedi Jacobs, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.
Madison Riley collected the second and final point for the Herd in her two-set win over Salsa Aher, 7-5, 6-3.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENT: Middle Tennessee
MTSU has started its season 0-3 with losses against Vanderbilt, Kentucky and ETSU. The Blue Raiders were swept by Kentucky, which Marshall was able to score two points against.
Middle returns a graduate student, two seniors, three sophomores and two freshmen. The Blue Raiders are coached by Tayo Bailey-Duvall who is on her 11th season as the head coach.
SERIES HISTORY
Marshall leads the series 12-1 against MT. The Herd defeated the Blue Raiders last year in a competitive 4-3 matchup.
FOLLOW THE #HERDFAMILY
For the latest information on Marshall women's tennis, follow on Twitter and Instagram at @Herd_Tennis, on Facebook at Herd Tennis and online at HerdZone.com.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS or Android!
---HerdZone.com---
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