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2/25/2022 12:12:00 PM | Women's Tennis
DALLAS – The undefeated UT Arlington women's tennis team (9-0) will head to Dallas this weekend for a Sunday match against the SMU Mustangs at 5 pm.
The Mavericks have been winning at impressive numbers this season, going a combined 47-7 in singles dual matches. Newcomers Tara Gorinsek (9-0), Sarina Reinertsen (8-0) and Ana Paula Jimenez (7-0) have all been key contributors early on in the season.Â
Liz Chileno (11-3) has split time at the No. 1 and No. 2 positions for the Mavericks, going a combined 6-1. She lost her first match, but has bounced back and won the previous six matches.
In doubles competition, the Mavericks are equally impressive with a 17-3 record in dual play. The Mavericks are 4-1 on court one, with Momoka Horiguchi hoisting a 4-0 record on the court. Horiguchin has yet to lose a doubles match this season, going a perfect 8-0 on the year. She is 4-0 on court two to go along with her four wins on court one. Ana Paula Jimenez is 7-0 on court two this year, while Nika Novikova is 5-0 and Carla Pons is 5-1 on court three.
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SCOUTING SMU
SMU is currently 5-3 on the season but has played a tough schedule this far with matches against #1 Texas (L, 0-4), #8 Texas A&M (L, 1-6), and #24 Baylor (L, 1-6). The Mustangs hold a 13-5 record over the Mavericks in the all-time series, including winners of five straight. UTA is looking to take their first win over SMU since 2016 and their first in Dallas since 1999.
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ON DECK
UThe Mavericks will return to the UTA Tennis Center next Saturday (March 5) for a morning match (10 am) against Houston.
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FOLLOW ALONG
For updates, behind-the-scenes photos, videos and more engaging and personal content, be sure to follow the women's tennis program on Twitter (@UTAMavsWTEN), Instagram (@UTAMavsWTEN) and Facebook ( /UTAMavsWTEN).
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The Mavericks have been winning at impressive numbers this season, going a combined 47-7 in singles dual matches. Newcomers Tara Gorinsek (9-0), Sarina Reinertsen (8-0) and Ana Paula Jimenez (7-0) have all been key contributors early on in the season.Â
Liz Chileno (11-3) has split time at the No. 1 and No. 2 positions for the Mavericks, going a combined 6-1. She lost her first match, but has bounced back and won the previous six matches.
In doubles competition, the Mavericks are equally impressive with a 17-3 record in dual play. The Mavericks are 4-1 on court one, with Momoka Horiguchi hoisting a 4-0 record on the court. Horiguchin has yet to lose a doubles match this season, going a perfect 8-0 on the year. She is 4-0 on court two to go along with her four wins on court one. Ana Paula Jimenez is 7-0 on court two this year, while Nika Novikova is 5-0 and Carla Pons is 5-1 on court three.
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SCOUTING SMU
SMU is currently 5-3 on the season but has played a tough schedule this far with matches against #1 Texas (L, 0-4), #8 Texas A&M (L, 1-6), and #24 Baylor (L, 1-6). The Mustangs hold a 13-5 record over the Mavericks in the all-time series, including winners of five straight. UTA is looking to take their first win over SMU since 2016 and their first in Dallas since 1999.
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ON DECK
UThe Mavericks will return to the UTA Tennis Center next Saturday (March 5) for a morning match (10 am) against Houston.
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FOLLOW ALONG
For updates, behind-the-scenes photos, videos and more engaging and personal content, be sure to follow the women's tennis program on Twitter (@UTAMavsWTEN), Instagram (@UTAMavsWTEN) and Facebook ( /UTAMavsWTEN).
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