The Florida Atlantic Owls' women's tennis team, ranked No. 58 nationally, honored their lone senior, Amber McGinnis, with a 6-1 victory over WKU as she closed out the match with a dramatic win. The win improved the Owls' record to 12-7, positioning them for the American Athletic Conference Championship seeding announcement.

By the Numbers
  • Florida Atlantic Owls improve to 12-7 on the year.
  • WKU falls to 14-10 after the loss.
State of Play
  • Florida Atlantic dominated in doubles play, securing wins on courts two and three.
  • In singles play, FAU quickly gained a 3-0 lead, ultimately clinching the match with a victory by Lexi Silna on court #5.
  • Despite the loss, WKU displayed strong determination, winning on court #3 and forcing a three-set battle on court #4.
What's Next

The Owls will head to Dallas, Texas, for their first American Athletic Conference Championship, starting on Wednesday, April 17 at SMU.

Bottom Line

Amid honoring their senior player, the Florida Atlantic Owls' women's tennis team showcased a strong performance, setting the stage for their upcoming conference championship debut.