MAGNOLIA, Ark. – The Mulerider Women's Tennis team, currently holding a 2-4 overall record, is gearing up for a busy week with six matches ahead.
Maria Fiacan boasts an impressive 4-1 record in singles play, while Josie Holderbach holds a 4-2 record and is on a three-match winning streak.
The action kicks off on Wednesday, March 5, as Southern Arkansas travels to Cleveland, Mississippi, to take on Delta State, with the first serve set for 1 p.m.
Following the matchup at Delta State, the Muleriders head to Texas for a demanding stretch of five matches in three days. On Friday, March 7, they will compete in a doubleheader against McKendree and Western New Mexico. The competition continues on Saturday, March 8, with a matchup against Lubbock Christian. The road trip wraps up on Sunday, March 9, with back-to-back matches against #23 Texas-Permian Basin and Collin College.
Delta State | March 5, 2025, 1 p.m. | 0-5 Overall
The last meeting between the two teams was in February 2023 in Arkadelphia, where the Muleriders triumphed 6-1. Delta enters this season with an 0-5 record after losses to Lubbock Christian, Texas Permian Basin, UT Tyler, West Florida, and Jackson State.
McKendree | March 7, 2025, 10 a.m. | 3-5 Overall
The most recent matchup between the teams was in 2019, when the Muleriders swept the Bearcats 7-0. This season, McKendree holds a 3-5 overall record, with victories over Missouri Western, Missouri Baptist, and Purdue Northwest.
Western New Mexico | March 7, 2025, 2 p.m. | 3-2 Overall
In last year's matchup, the Muleriders secured a 4-0 victory. The Mustangs are currently 3-2 this season, with wins over Colorado State University Pueblo, Ottawa University, and Sul Ross State.
Lubbock Christian | March 8, 2025, 10 a.m. | 8-2 Overall
This matchup is a rematch of last year's meeting in Midlothian, Texas, where Lubbock Christian earned a 4-3 victory over the Muleriders. This season, the Lady Chaps have notched wins against teams such as Augustana, Harding, and Emporia State.
Texas Permian Basin | March 9, 2025, 10 a.m. | 2-2 Overall
Last season, the Muleriders defeated UTPB 6-1. This season, UTPB holds a 2-2 record, with victories over Metropolitan State and Delta State.
Collin College | March, 9, 2025, 4 p.m. | 2-8 Overall
The Cougars have opened their season with a 2-8 record, securing victories over St. Petersburg and St. Thomas.
