By: Anthony Martini, EKU Sports Communications
RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky women's tennis team will make their 2023 debut on Thursday, Jan. 19 against NKU at 1 p.m. and Campbellsville at 5 p.m. The team will compete in their first regular season matches since 2018.
"There are lots of new faces and lots of talent, but limited practice and preparation time. We are going to need to find a way against a very talented Northern Kentucky program. It should be a very entertaining first match back," head coach
Adam Cohen said.
THE COLONELS
- The Colonels were led by Emmeline Polevoi in the fall who earned runner-up in the women's singles finals at the Universal Tennis College Circuit. She also made it to the semifinals in women's doubles at the tournament with Daniela Hernandez.
- Sasha Parkhomenko earned her first career collegiate win in singles this fall at the ITA Regionals.
SCOUTING NKU
- This match will serve as the season opener for NKU.
- Last year, the Norse posted a 4-12 record and a 1-5 conference record.
- NKU earned a trip to the Horizon League Championship where they lost 4-1 in the quarterfinals to UIC.
SCOUTING CAMPBELLSVILLE
- This match will serve as the season opener for Campbellsville.
- Last year, the Tigers posted a 19-6 record, going 8-1 in conference play, and advancing to the Mid-South Conference semifinals.
- Campbellsville dominated against the Oakland City Mighty Oaks en route to their first NCCAA Women's Tennis Championship in program history.
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