The Florida Atlantic Owls' women's tennis team, ranked No. 63 nationally, won their first American Athletic Conference Championship match in program history, defeating the UAB Blazers 4-2. The Owls, seeded No. 6, advanced to the quarterfinals with a 13-8 overall record and will face No. 3 seed Memphis on Friday at 7 p.m. EST.

By the Numbers
  • Florida Atlantic Owls ranked No. 63 nationally
  • Final score: Owls 4, Blazers 2
State of Play
  • Owls won on doubles courts two and three, securing the doubles point
  • Junior Lexi Silna and junior Victoria Gomez O'Hayon were key players in the victory
  • Florida Atlantic will face Memphis in the next round, a team they played once before in 2024
What's Next

Florida Atlantic Owls will play No. 3 seed Memphis in the AAC Championship quarterfinal on Friday, aiming to secure a spot in the next stage of the tournament.

Bottom Line

The Florida Atlantic Owls' historic win in the AAC Championship sets the stage for a challenging quarterfinal match against Memphis, showcasing the team's resilience and determination in pursuit of further success in the tournament.