No. 3 seed Rice women's tennis team secured a spot in the semifinals of the American Conference Championship with a decisive 4-1 victory over No. 6 seed North Texas. The Owls took an early lead by clinching the doubles point and carried that momentum into singles play, winning three of four completed matches. Key performances included Francesca Maguina's straight-set win and Ema Mravcova's clinching match. Rice will meet No. 2 seed Charlotte in the semifinals, where they previously lost 4-1 earlier this season.

By the Numbers
  • Rice women's tennis team improved to 15-6 with the victory over North Texas.
  • Maguina and Mravcova won their matches with scores of 6-3, 6-4 and 7-6, 6-0, respectively.
State of Play
  • Rice advances to face No. 2 seed Charlotte in the semifinals.
  • Schwartzman was tied 2-2 in the second set when play was halted.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Rice will aim to overcome Charlotte in the semifinals after their earlier loss. A victory would propel them into the finals and increase their chances of securing the championship title.

Bottom Line

Rice's strong performance against North Texas positions them as a formidable contender in the semifinals against Charlotte, requiring focus and momentum to achieve a different outcome this time.