No. 69 Huskers Enter Conference Play

Lincoln- The No. 69 Nebraska women’s tennis team begins Big Ten Conference play on Wednesday at the Sid and Hazel Dillon Tennis Center, when the Huskers host the Iowa Hawkeyes at 3 p.m.

Iowa visits the Big Red posting an 8-2 record after sweeping both Northern Iowa and Bradley last weekend. The Hawkeyes lead the all-time series with Nebraska, 16-8. Admission into Wednesday's match is free.

Leading the Huskers (11-1) is freshman Vasanti Shinde, who owns a 9-3 record and leads Nebraska in singles victories. Shinde also plays a key role in doubles, where she has teamed with junior Mary Hanna for a 9-0 record this season.

Wednesday's match with Iowa marks the end of Nebraska's season-opening 13-match homestand. The Huskers hit the road for the first time this weekend when they face No. 52 Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. The Boilermakers hold a 3-2 series edge over the Huskers. 

Purdue is 7-6 this season following consecutive losses to No. 37 Tulsa and No.32 Notre Dame. Saturday's match marks the Big Ten opener for the Boilermakers.

Fans unable to catch Wednesday's match versus Iowa or wishing to follow the action against No. 52 Purdue on Saturday can stay up to date on Huskers.com or by following the Nebraska women's tennis team at @HuskersWTennis on Twitter.