Ruston, Louisiana – Louisiana Tech’s women’s tennis team is gearing up for a two-match road trip this weekend, facing UT Arlington on Sunday, February 15th, and North Texas on Monday, February 16th. The Bulldogs (3-2) are looking to build momentum after a recent split, aiming to capitalize on strong performances from key players and a recent doubles victory that’s turning heads in Conference USA.
The team’s schedule presents an immediate challenge, with both matches scheduled for noon Central Time. The first contest against UT Arlington will take place at the UTA Tennis Center in Arlington, Texas, while the match against North Texas will be held at the Waranch Tennis Complex in Denton, Texas. Live stats will be available for the North Texas match at LATechSports.com/TennisStats, and a live stream will be provided at LATechSports.com/TennisStream.
Recent Performance and Key Players
Louisiana Tech enters the weekend with a 3-2 record, having secured a 4-0 shutout victory against Bellarmine before falling 6-1 to Mississippi State. Individually, Zoie Epps, June Vigneron, and Isabella Walker lead the Bulldogs with three wins each in dual singles play. The team has also demonstrated strength in the lower portion of their lineup, boasting a combined 7-2 record on courts five and six.
A significant highlight for Louisiana Tech has been the success of the doubles team comprised of Epps and Walker. Their recent victory over Mississippi State’s ninth-ranked doubles tandem at the No. 1 spot has been recognized as the highest-ranked win in program history, earning them their second Conference USA Doubles Team of the Week honor. In dual doubles play the Bulldogs have a combined record of 8-6.
Scouting the Opponents
UT Arlington (2-4) has recently found some success, securing wins against UT Dallas and Lubbock Christian before a 7-0 loss to SMU. The Mavericks have a combined 8-16 record in dual singles, with four players each holding two victories. Their doubles play has been less consistent, with a combined record of 2-11.
Historically, Louisiana Tech holds a 4-3 advantage in the all-time series against UT Arlington, with their last meeting taking place in 2014, resulting in a 4-2 victory for the Bulldogs.
North Texas (3-3) is coming off a stretch of three consecutive wins against Northwestern State, Incarnate Word, and Stephen F. Austin, before falling 4-0 to TCU. The Mean Green have a combined 14-13 record in dual doubles, with a 6-2 record at the top two spots. Carolina Laydner, playing at the No. 1 position, has a 3-1 record this spring. In dual doubles, UNT is 6-8.
North Texas currently leads the all-time series against Louisiana Tech, 14-3. Yet, the Bulldogs broke a 13-match losing streak against the Mean Green last season, securing a 4-3 win in Ruston.
Supporting Louisiana Tech Athletics
Louisiana Tech Athletics encourages fans to support the program through various initiatives, including the LTAC, Aillet Society, T-Club, and Young Alumni program. The CHAMP fund, a revenue-sharing initiative, also provides a direct avenue for supporting Bulldog and Lady Techster student-athletes through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities and marketing initiatives. More information can be found at BuildTheLegacy.com.
The university also emphasizes the importance of fan engagement through its “Bark Louder” campaign, encouraging supporters to contribute their time and talent to advance the Louisiana Tech Athletics brand. Details about this initiative are available at LATechSports.com/BarkLouder.
Stay Connected
For the latest updates on Louisiana Tech Tennis, fans can follow the team on X (@LATechTennis), Instagram (@LATechTennis), and Facebook (LATechTennis).
As Louisiana Tech prepares for these crucial Conference USA matchups, the team aims to leverage its recent successes and continue building momentum. The outcomes of these matches will undoubtedly play a significant role in shaping their standing within the conference. The next update will be available following the completion of the UT Arlington match on Sunday, February 15th.
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