The No. 11 Oklahoma women’s tennis team (10-2) will continue Southeastern Conference play this week with matches against No. 13 Auburn on Thursday and No. 46 Florida on Saturday.
Matchday Basics
Thursday’s match against Auburn, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. CT at the Headington Family Tennis Center, will feature a complimentary hamburger grill out for fans. Admission to all Sooners home matches at the Headington Family Tennis Center is free. Fans can follow the action through live stats or by watching on PlaySight.
Recent Performance
Oklahoma recently achieved a pair of 4-0 victories in a Sunday doubleheader, defeating both No. 62 Arkansas and Air Force. The Sooners secured the doubles point in both matches. Against Arkansas, singles wins from No. 18 Julia Garcia Ruiz, Salakthip Ounmuang, and Chloé Noël completed the sweep. Ounmuang and Gloriana Nahum added straight-set wins against Air Force, with Noël clinching the second match of the day for OU.
Rankings and Players to Watch
Currently ranked No. 11 nationally, the Sooners similarly boast several individually ranked players. Julia Garcia Ruiz is ranked No. 18 in singles. Five Oklahoma doubles pairs are also ranked: Roisin Gilheany and Gloriana Nahum (No. 1), Garcia Ruiz and Oyinlomo Quadre (No. 32), Evialina Laskevich and Edda Mamedova (No. 44), Laura Brunkel and Quadre (No. 63), and Chloé Noël and Nahum (No. 67).
Junior Chloé Noël was instrumental in the recent victories, securing straight-set wins against both Arkansas and Air Force to clinch the matches for Oklahoma. Noël’s record now stands at 7-3 in singles play.
Looking Ahead
Following this week’s matches, Oklahoma will continue its road schedule, traveling to face Tennessee on March 6 and Kentucky on March 8.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oklahoma’s current team ranking?
The Oklahoma women’s tennis team is currently ranked No. 11 nationally.
Who is Oklahoma playing this week?
Oklahoma is hosting Auburn on Thursday and traveling to face Florida on Saturday.
Where can fans follow the matches?
Fans can follow the action through live stats and PlaySight.
What factors might contribute to the Sooners’ success as they continue SEC play?
