Ranked Texas Tech faces undefeated Oregon and a determined Sam Houston in a pivotal Sunday tennis showdown.
The early spring schedule doesn’t slow down for the Texas Tech Lady Raiders, and Sunday will be another strong test as they welcome two nonconference opponents to Lubbock.
The No. 22 Lady Raiders are set for a home doubleheader at the McLeod Tennis Center, opening the day against the Oregon Ducks before closing things out against the Sam Houston Bearkats.
Texas Tech enters the weekend with a 3-1 overall record and plenty of momentum after a productive showing at ITA Kickoff Weekend.
The Lady Raiders impressed with a sweep of Long Beach State before dropping a competitive match to then-No. 10 Oklahoma State.
Individually, Texas Tech has already seen several players establish themselves as reliable points.
Freshman Kseniia Logvin has made an immediate impact, matching senior Mariia Hlahola with three singles wins apiece. Their consistency at the top of the lineup has been key in keeping Tech competitive in every match.
In doubles play, the ranked pairing of Hailey Murphy and Yekaterina Dmitrichenko continues to lead the way. The duo, currently ranked No. 75 nationally, owns a 3-1 dual record and has provided the Lady Raiders with a strong advantage in the opening point.
Oregon arrives in Lubbock undefeated at 3-0, though the Ducks have yet to be truly tested.
Their early wins all came via sweeps, and they’ll look to carry that confidence into a much tougher road environment.
Tilde Jagare and Olivia Symons have been standouts for Oregon, each posting perfect 3-0 records in singles play. The Ducks also boast multiple effective doubles combinations, including Hadley Appling with Avery Jennings, as well as the Jagare-Symons pairing.
The all-time series between Texas Tech and Oregon is evenly split, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the morning matchup.
The afternoon match against Sam Houston offers a different challenge.
While the Bearkats are still searching for their first win of the season, players like Anamaria Kurtsikashvili and Nayuma Subba have shown flashes of competitiveness.
Texas Tech holds a perfect record in the series, but the Lady Raiders will be focused on execution rather than history.
With ranked players, proven doubles teams, and depth throughout the lineup, Sunday’s doubleheader gives Texas Tech a chance to build confidence and sharpen its form as the season continues to ramp up.