Friday, April 6
East Brunswick, NJ
12:30 PM
Rutgers University
vs
#38 Nebraska
Photo by: (Ben Solomon/Rutgers Athletics)
Tennis Set to Host Nebraska, Iowa
Apr 05 | Women's Tennis
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers tennis is set for two home matches this weekend, starting with No. 38 Nebraska on Friday for a 12:30 p.m. contest at the East Brunswick Racquet Club. Next up, the Scarlet Knights welcome Iowa on Sunday for another 12:30 p.m. match currently slated at the Rutgers Tennis Complex.
PROMOTIONS
Free pizza provided by Domino's will be available to the first 25 fans in attendance for RU's matches with Nebraska and Iowa.
RU's LAST TIME OUT
Competing in back-to-back ranked matches, Rutgers (5-9, 0-5) suffered two setbacks to then-No. 11 Illinois at home and then-No. 9 Northwestern on the road over the weekend.
Despite the loss against the Fighting Illini, freshman Maya Jacobs recorded her first Big Ten singles victory at the No. 5 spot to highlight the contest for RU. Jacobs and sophomore Jaci Cochrane are tied for the team lead with six singles victories in dual matches.
In doubles action, the duo of senior Mingxiu Du and sophomore Kat Muzik own six doubles wins as a duo in dual play.
SCOUTING NEBRASKA
Nebraska (14-5, 3-3) split its matches on the road over the weekend, falling to Purdue on Saturday and defeating Indiana on Sunday.
The Cornhuskers have conference wins over then-No. 19 Ohio State and Penn State, while also owning losses to then-No. 34 Michigan and Michigan State.
SCOUTING IOWA
Iowa (9-10, 1-5) enters the weekend having suffered losses in its last four matches, which included ranked opponents in then-No. 27 Ohio State and then-No. 33 Wichita State.
The duo of Elise van Heuvelen and Anastasia Reimchen rank No. 47 in the ITA doubles rankings, holding a 7-2 record on the season.
The Hawkeyes will travel to Maryland on Saturday before facing Rutgers.
LOCATION UPDATES
Location for Sunday's match with Iowa is subject to change depending on weather. Stay tuned to ScarletKnights.com and @RutgersTennis on Twitter for any location updates.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook (Rutgers Athletics) and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding Rutgers women's tennis, follow the program on Facebook (RutgersTennis), Twitter and Instagram (@RutgersTennis). Fans can receive timely information, including special offers and giveaways throughout the year on our social media outlets along with www.ScarletKnights.com.
PROMOTIONS
Free pizza provided by Domino's will be available to the first 25 fans in attendance for RU's matches with Nebraska and Iowa.
RU's LAST TIME OUT
Competing in back-to-back ranked matches, Rutgers (5-9, 0-5) suffered two setbacks to then-No. 11 Illinois at home and then-No. 9 Northwestern on the road over the weekend.
Despite the loss against the Fighting Illini, freshman Maya Jacobs recorded her first Big Ten singles victory at the No. 5 spot to highlight the contest for RU. Jacobs and sophomore Jaci Cochrane are tied for the team lead with six singles victories in dual matches.
In doubles action, the duo of senior Mingxiu Du and sophomore Kat Muzik own six doubles wins as a duo in dual play.
SCOUTING NEBRASKA
Nebraska (14-5, 3-3) split its matches on the road over the weekend, falling to Purdue on Saturday and defeating Indiana on Sunday.
The Cornhuskers have conference wins over then-No. 19 Ohio State and Penn State, while also owning losses to then-No. 34 Michigan and Michigan State.
SCOUTING IOWA
Iowa (9-10, 1-5) enters the weekend having suffered losses in its last four matches, which included ranked opponents in then-No. 27 Ohio State and then-No. 33 Wichita State.
The duo of Elise van Heuvelen and Anastasia Reimchen rank No. 47 in the ITA doubles rankings, holding a 7-2 record on the season.
The Hawkeyes will travel to Maryland on Saturday before facing Rutgers.
LOCATION UPDATES
Location for Sunday's match with Iowa is subject to change depending on weather. Stay tuned to ScarletKnights.com and @RutgersTennis on Twitter for any location updates.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook (Rutgers Athletics) and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding Rutgers women's tennis, follow the program on Facebook (RutgersTennis), Twitter and Instagram (@RutgersTennis). Fans can receive timely information, including special offers and giveaways throughout the year on our social media outlets along with www.ScarletKnights.com.
- RU-
Players Mentioned
/ Women's Tennis
/ Women's Tennis
/ Women's Tennis
/ Women's Tennis
Rutgers Athletics Launches the Athletic Excellence Fund
Monday, October 06
R Fund, Knights of the Raritan are YouKnighted | Million Dollar Match
Friday, February 28
Rutgers x Nike Apparel Partnership
Thursday, December 19
Tennis New Facilities Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Wednesday, November 08
