University of Houston Athletics
Cougars Welcome Tulsa, North Texas
4/6/2016 12:00:00 AM | Tennis
HOUSTON â€" As the 2016 tennis season nears its end, the Houston Cougar women's tennis team will welcome No. 29 Tulsa and North Texas for the final weekend of the regular season. The Cougars will kick off play Saturday, April 9 at 11 a.m. with Tulsa at the Houston Country Club and finish up Sunday, April 10 at John E. Hoff Courts with North Texas at noon for Senior Day.
The Cougars are returning home from a weekend on the East Coast after they upset then-No. 32 William & Mary 4-3 before falling 4-2 against East Carolina. Tina Rupert and Mina Markovic paired up for just the second time this season to dominate the second court in doubles, winning both matches. Markovic continued to find success on court two in singles against William & Mary, defeating No. 123 Marie Faure 6-1, 6-1.
Tulsa will come to Houston after defeating fellow conference competitor Tulane 4-0 last weekend. Ksenia Laskutova joined the national singles rankings this week for the Hurricanes at the No. 121 spot with a 9-2 record in the dual season. Tulsa will also take on Rice before returning to Oklahoma to prepare for the journey to the American Conference tournament in Memphis, Tenn.
The 9-9 Mean Green are coming to Houston with only two victories on the road this season. North Texas recently fell in a narrow 4-3 match against SMU in Dallas, causing them to lose their No. 73 spot in the ITA rankings. After traveling to Houston, the Mean Green will return to Denton for one last match before heading to the Conference USA Championship.
SENIOR DAY FESTIVITIES
Prior to Sunday's match against the Mean Green, the Cougars will honors Maria Cardenas and Rocio Martin as their 2015-16 graduating senior class. Fans are encouraged to arrive at the John E. Hoff Courts early for a special presentation for Cardenas and Martin.
UP NEXT FOR THE COUGARS
The Cougars will hit the road for Memphis, Tenn. to compete in the American Athletic Conference Championship Tournament beginning with the first round on Wednesday, April 20. The tournament will continue through Saturday, April 23 for the championship match.
JOIN THE CENTER COURT CLUB
The Cougars are proud to introduce the Center Court Club, a restricted-giving program that directly impacts the needs of the University of Houston Tennis program. Gifts to the Center Court Club provide financial support directly to the University of Houston Tennis program for needs beyond the program's operating budget. Revenue generated from the Center Court Club is used at the discretion of the Head Coach for program enhancements. Membership in the Center Court Club is annual and requires a minimum $100 gift.
LEVELS OF GIVING
WINNER
For a minimum gift of $100, supporters receive a team poster and a signed tennis ball.
ACE
For a minimum gift of $500, supporters receive a team poster and a signed tennis ball, private practice invitation and a stadium blanket.
US OPEN
For a minimum gift of $1,000, supporters receive a team poster and a signed tennis ball, private practice invitation, a stadium blanket, fleece jacket and a lesson from the coach.
GRAND SLAM
For a minimum gift of $2,500, supporters receive a team poster and a signed tennis ball, private practice invitation, a stadium blanket, fleece jacket, a lesson from the coach and a group lesson from the coaching staff.
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