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Tennis opens MIAA play at Nebraska-Kearney, returns home Tuesday

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Griffon Tennis (8-2, 0-0 MIAA) opens MIAA play this weekend with a road trip to Nebraska-Kearney before returning home for a nonconference matchup against Southwest Baptist.

Saturday's match at Fort Hays State was postponed due to high winds and will be rescheduled at a later date.

MoWest now turns its attention to Sunday's conference opener at Nebraska-Kearney (6-6, 0-1 MIAA), with first serve set for 11 a.m. in Kearney, Nebraska.

The Griffons then return home on Tuesday, March 31 to host Southwest Baptist (1-9, 0-0 GLVC) at 1 p.m.

MWSU continues to earn national recognition in the latest ITA Division II rankings. Johanna Priedite is ranked No. 73 in NCAA Division II singles with an 11-4 record. In doubles, the duo of Jevrosima Mitic and Alejandra Ramirez Botella is ranked No. 44 nationally, holding a 4-2 record.

What's Next
The Griffons remain at home for their first MIAA matches, hosting Arkansas-Fort Smith on Thursday, April 2 at 12 p.m., followed by Northeastern State on Saturday, April 4 at 12 p.m. in St. Joseph.

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Players Mentioned

Johanna Priedite

Johanna Priedite

5' 10"
Junior
Jevrosima Mitic

Jevrosima Mitic

6' 0"
Freshman
Alejandra Ramirez Botella

Alejandra Ramirez Botella

5' 4"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Johanna Priedite

Johanna Priedite

5' 10"
Junior
Jevrosima Mitic

Jevrosima Mitic

6' 0"
Freshman
Alejandra Ramirez Botella

Alejandra Ramirez Botella

5' 4"
Junior