Lincoln, Neb. – Behind six-straight 7-0 sweeps, the Nebraska women’s tennis (9-1, 0-0 Big Ten) looks to continue its momentum as NU hosts Maryland on Friday, March 8 at 2 p.m. (CT). On Sunday, the Huskers welcome rival Iowa with action set for 12 p.m. (CT). Both matches will be live-streamed on Playsight, and stats will be available on huskers.com. Match updates will be posted on X/Twitter at HuskerWTennis.
Scouting Maryland
- Maryland has a four-game win streak and recently defeated Memphis, 5-2
- Terrapins are led by Kallista Liu who is 8-2 singles play and doubles pair Maria Budin and Minorka Miranda is 9-2 on the season
- UM is ranked No. 49 in the country. Individually, graduate student Selma Cedar is ranked No.77 in singles and in doubles with partner Mary Brumfield, the duo is No. 64 in the country.
Series History vs. Maryland
- Maryland leads 3-2 in the all-time series against the Huskers. Most recently, the Terrapins defeated NU last season, 5-1.
Scouting Iowa
- Iowa was ranked No. 66 before dropping off the rankings this week.
- The Hawkeyes roster consists of one senior, two juniors, three sophomores and two freshmen.
- Head Coach Sasha Schmid enters her seventh year on the Hawkeyes coaching staff.
Series History vs. Iowa
- Iowa leads the series 8-7. In the 2023 season, Nebraska lost at Iowa, 4-1.
Quick Notes
- The Huskers are ranked No. 75 in the country. Doubles pair Ana Zamburek and Anfisa Danilchenko (9-2) are ranked No. 47 and duo Raphaëlle Lacasse and Isa Adrover Gallego sit at No. 71 (11-6), as they entered the rankings for the first time this season.
- Maria Taranova and Maja Pietrowicz are looking for their 20th singles wins as Huskers.
- This weekend’s matches are two of five home conference matches in the 2024 season.
