NCAA Womens Tennis

No. 24 Badgers close out the season with final two matches at home

No. 24 Badgers close out the season with final two matches at home


MADISON, Wis. – The No. 24 Wisconsin women’s tennis team is set to face No. 69 Indiana on April 21 at 5 p.m. (CT) and No. 53 Purdue on April 23 at noon (CT) to finish the regular season. The Badgers currently sit fourth in the Big Ten standings, with a record of 6-3, heading into the final two conference matches.
 
Here are five things to know:
 
1. KNOW THE OPPONENTS: The Hoosiers are 13-9 on the season and 4-6 in conference play. The team is coming off a 4-1 defeat against Purdue on April 15. The Boilermakers on the other hand are 15-6 overall and 6-4 in the Big Ten. Neither side has any players ranked in the ITA singles or doubles rankings.

2. LOOKING BACK: Wisconsin is 13-48 all-time against Indiana, last playing the side on April 24, 2022, where it was a commanding 7-0 victory for the Badgers. The Badgers are on a two-match win streak against the Hoosiers.

The Badgers have a 31-20 record all-time against Purdue. The team is also on a four-match win streak against the Boilermakers, last time out winning 4-3 on April 23, 2022.

 

3. RECAPPING THE WEEK:  The Badgers took down No. 70 Northwestern on Sunday, 4-0, in a dominant showing. The team just barely fell to Illinois on Friday against top ranked No. 34 Illinois, losing 4-3. Overall, it was a great weekend for the Badgers, who look to continue their momentum into the final two games of the regular season.

 

4. HOW TO FOLLOW:  Follow along with both livestream and live stats. Also, follow Wisconsin women’s tennis on Twitter (@BadgerWTennis) and Instagram (@badgerwtennis).

 

5. UP NEXT: The Badgers are heading to West Lafayette, Indiana for the Big Ten Tournament. Play starts April 26 and runs until April 30.

 

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