The University of Akron Athletics
Women's Tennis Hosts Akron Invitational
September 30 | Women's Tennis
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AKRON, Ohio— The Zips women's tennis team returns to Ohio this weekend to host its own Akron Invitational at the LaTuchie Tennis Center in Stow.
"This weekend we will be severely tested, once again, by three strong teams," said head coach Brandon Padgett. "Our line-up will look a little different than our first home tournament, as I am challenging players to perform at a variety of positions this fall, allowing for a varied level of perceived stress, showing where players may perform at their optimal levels."
The invite gets underway on Friday, Oct. 2 at 9 a.m. with singles matches between Cornell and West Virginia. Doubles action begins at Noon with the Big Red taking on the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), while Akron faces the Mountaineers. At 1 p.m., Akron hosts UMKC in singles action.
On Saturday, Oct. 3, play resumes at 9 a.m. with UMKC facing West Virginia in singles. Doubles begin at Noon featuring Cornell against West Virginia, and Akron playing UMKC. At 1 p.m., Akron hosts Cornell in singles action.
On Sunday, Oct. 4, Cornell and UMKC square off in singles at 9 a.m. In doubles action at Noon, West Virginia faces UMKC, while the Zips play Cornell. The tournament concludes with singles play between Akron and West Virginia, beginning at 1 p.m.
"Success is not given, it is earned, and I am looking to see how hard we are willing to work toward our specific goals," Padgett concluded. "Success is also not always determined by wins and losses, but by consistent effort and determination."
All play is round-robin. No team scores will be kept.
Akron Invitational
Sponsored by LaTuchie Tennis Center
3200 Darrow Road
Stow, OH 44224
Friday, Oct. 2nd:
Singles 9 AM: Cornell vs. West Virginia
Doubles NOON: Courts 1-3: Cornell vs. UMKC
Courts 4-6: Akron vs. West Virginia
Singles 1 PM: Akron vs. UMKC
Saturday, Oct. 3rd:
Singles 9 AM: UMKC vs. West Virginia
Doubles NOON: Courts 1-3: Cornell vs. West Virginia
Courts 4-6: Akron vs. UMKC
Singles 1 PM: Akron vs. Cornell
Sunday, Oct. 4th:
Singles 9 AM: Cornell vs. UMKC
Doubles NOON: Courts: 1-3: West Virginia vs. UMKC
Courts 4-6: Akron vs. Cornell
Singles 1PM: Courts 1-6: Akron vs. West Virginia
