Women’s Tennis Opens Conference Slate At Saint Mary’s

The No. 29-ranked Gustavus women’s tennis team is set to open Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference action, traveling to Winona, Minn. on Sunday to face Saint Mary’s University.

Match Information:
Date: Sunday, Feb. 18
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Opponent: Saint Mary’s University
Location: Winona, Minn. | Winona Tennis Center

ST. PETER, Minn. – The No. 29-ranked Gustavus women’s tennis team is set to open Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference action, traveling to Winona, Minn. on Sunday to face Saint Mary’s University.

Last time out: The Gusties opened their 2018 campaign last week in Florida, falling 9-0 at No. 24-ranked Division II Saint Leo University Thursday afternoon prior to dropping a 6-3 decision at Rollins College the following day.

Versus Rollins, Katie Aney (Sr., Rochester, Minn.) and Ginger Valentine (Fy., Delano, Minn.) earned wins at the No. 3 and 4 singles spots, while Sheila Sullivan (Jr., St. Paul, Minn.) and Laura Martin (Sr., Plymouth, Minn.) won at their No. 3 doubles position. 

About Saint Mary’s

  • The Cardinals are off to a 2-4 start to the season, searching for their first MIAC win versus Macalester College tomorrow afternoon. They previously suffered conference losses versus Carleton College and Bethel University.
  • Gustavus swept SMU for the fourth consecutive time last season, winning 9-0 at Swanson Tennis Center.