NU to take on Three Conference Foes

Lincoln - The Nebraska women's tennis team will close out its regular season this week with three home conference matches. All three matches are scheduled to be played at the Cather-Pound Tennis Courts, located at 17th and Vine streets.

On Thursday, April 15, at 1 p.m., NU will take on an Iowa State squad that has struggled so far this year, posting a 5-13 overall record and an 0-9 mark in Big 12 conference play.

On Sunday, April 17, at 10 a.m., Baylor will bring its No. 41 national ranking to Lincoln. Baylor is led by freshman Katja Kovak, who is currently ranked 57th in the ITA singles rankings. The Bears enter this weekend with a 12-6 overall record and 5-3 in the conference.

On Saturday, April 18, at 10 a.m., the Huskers will face a tough Colorado team that downed NU last year in Lincoln by a score of 5-4. The Buffs are currently ranked 36th in the country and sport a 16-5 overall record and a 5-2 conference mark.

Junior Sandra Noetzel Closing in On Record
Nebraska junior Sandra Noetzel is now just two wins away from becoming the all-time winningest Husker tennis player.

With her two wins this past weekend, Noetzel has 74 career singles victories, putting her in a tie for second place on the list with now NU assistant coach Lisa Hart. The top mark of 75 is currently held by Iidiko Guba(1988-91).

Nebraska Head Coach Scott Jacobson is not surprised with the success Noetzel has had.

"She is the best player ever to play at the University of Nebraska," Jacobson said. "There is no doubt about in my mind."