Women's Tennis Set to Host the Louisville Classic

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Following a solid showing at the ITA Ohio Valley Regionals, the University of Louisville women's tennis team returns home this weekend to open home competition with the Louisville Tennis Classic at the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center. The action will take place on Friday, Nov. 4 through Sunday, Nov. 6.

The hosting Cardinals will be joined by squads from Ball State, West Virginia and Michigan State. The teams will compete in a hidden-dual format, commencing with an opening doubles round on Friday at 10 a.m. The first two days of competition will begin with a doubles doubleheader, followed by singles matchups between No. 7 and No. 8 players, before concluding with a traditional team singles round.

In their last outing, Coach Mark Beckham's team posted strong results at the ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championship at Middle Tennessee State University. Freshman Mia Schmidt-Jorgensen continued a strong rookie campaign as she reached the final of the B-flight singles bracket, falling in three sets to Andrea Pascual Larranaga of Evansville. In the main singles draw, senior Mariana Humberg advanced to the round of 16, while teaming with fellow senior Abbie Pahz to make the doubles quarterfinals.

Defending Mid-American Conference champions Ball State is also making its return to the courts after the regional tournament. Three Cardinals notched victories in the main singles draw, as well as one in the doubles field. Coach Max Norris' team returns six players from last season and looks to be one of the MAC's top contenders in 2018.

Michigan State is led by second-year head coach Kim Bruno, who debuted last season with a 17-8 campaign, placing the Spartans fifth in the Big Ten. MSU returns six members of last year's roster, including junior Emily Metcalf, who posted a 13-4 record at No. 3 singles.

West Virginia is looking to rebound from a tough 2017 campaign as seven players come back for head coach Miha Lisac. In the fall season, freshman Giovanna Caputo has been a welcome addition for the Mountaineers, tallying a 6-1 tournament mark.

Check GoCards.com throughout the weekend for recaps and results from the Louisville Tennis Classic.

SCHEDULE
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3
Doubles
Ball State vs. Louisville – 10 a.m.
Michigan State vs. West Virginia – 10 a.m.
Michigan State vs. Louisville – 11 a.m.
West Virginia vs. Ball State – 11 a.m.

7-8 Singles
Louisville vs. West Virginia – Noon
Michigan State vs. Ball State – Noon

Singles
Louisville vs. West Virginia – 1:30 p.m.
Michigan State vs. Ball State – 3:30 p.m.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4
Doubles
Louisville vs. Ball State – 10 a.m.
Michigan State vs. West Virginia – 10 a.m.
Michigan State vs. Ball State – 11 a.m.
West Virginia vs. Louisville – 11 a.m.

7-8 Singles
Michigan State vs. Louisville – Noon
Ball State vs. West Virginia – Noon

Singles
Louisville vs. Michigan State – 1:30 p.m.
Ball State vs. West Virginia – 3:30 p.m.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 5
Singles
Michigan State vs. West Virginia – 9:30 a.m.
Louisville vs. Ball State – 1:30 p.m.

7-8 Singles
TBD – 11:30 a.m.

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Players Mentioned

Mariana Humberg

Abbie Pahz

Mia Schmidt-Jorgensen

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