UTRGV's women's tennis team is gearing up to host its first Southland Conference matches against Northwestern State and Stephen F. Austin at the Orville Cox Tennis Center. Despite a recent 7-0 loss to Utah State, the Vaqueros are looking to improve their performance as conference play begins. UTRGV holds a historical disadvantage against Northwestern State, having lost all nine previous encounters, while they have a slightly better record against SFA, with four wins in their last 10 matches.

By the Numbers
  • UTRGV's all-time record against Northwestern State: 0-9
  • SFA's current record: 0-4 this season
  • Rhea Makesar’s last match against NWST resulted in a 6-3, 4-6, 3-1 ret. win
State of Play
  • UTRGV is looking to capitalize on their home court advantage against NWST and SFA.
  • Northwestern State is currently 4-4 this season, while UTRGV seeks its first conference win.
What's Next

Following their matches against Northwestern State on February 28 and Stephen F. Austin on March 2, UTRGV aims to gain momentum as they delve deeper into the Southland Conference schedule, hoping to turn their record around.

Bottom Line

The Vaqueros face a critical juncture in their season as they host two pivotal conference matches; building on their competitive spirit from last matches could lead to their first SLC victories and set the tone for the rest of the season.