TCU Women's Tennis Readies for Intense Spring Season
ITA Kickoff Weekend: Setting the Tone
The season kicks off with the ITA Kickoff Weekend in College Station. After finishing in the top 50 of the ITA team rankings last season, the two-seeded Frogs are eager to make a strong start. They will face the three-seeded Denver Pioneers on Friday, January 24th. This opening match is crucial as it sets the pace for the rest of the season. The following day, they will take on either Texas A&M or South Florida, adding to the excitement.It's a great opportunity for the team to showcase their skills and compete against tough opponents right from the start. The ITA Kickoff Weekend is known for its high level of competition, and the Frogs are ready to rise to the occasion.
Southwest Tour: Houston and Beyond
After the ITA Kickoff Weekend, the Frogs travel to Houston to take on the Rice Owls on February 2nd. This is another important match as they continue to build momentum. Then, it's off to Santa Barbara to face the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos on February 9th.The team will face different challenges in each of these locations, adapting to new courts and opponents. It's a test of their versatility and ability to perform on different terrains.
Home Opener and Conference Play
On February 16th, the Frogs will have their home opener at the Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center when they take on Brown. This is a chance for the fans to come out and support the team in their own backyard.The home stand continues with matches against the Texas Longhorns on February 20th and the Washington State Cougars on February 22nd. These matches will be crucial in determining their standing in the conference.
Before conference play begins, the Frogs will play one final match against UT-Arlington at the UTA Tennis Center. This gives them an opportunity to fine-tune their game before the tough conference schedule.Conference Battles and Road Trips
The Horned Frogs open conference play on February 28th when they host the West Virginia Mountaineers. This is a key match as they look to start strong in conference play. Two days later, they have another home match against Cincinnati.After that, it's a series of road trips. They will travel to Orlando to play the UCF Knights on March 9th and then head to the Sunflower State to duel the Kansas Jayhawks on March 21st. These road trips will test the team's resilience and ability to perform on the road.
Final Stretch and Big 12 Championships
For their final two home games, the Frogs will host Oklahoma State and Kansas State on March 28th and March 30th, respectively. These matches will be intense as they battle it out for home court advantage.To start off April, the Frogs will head to Arizona to take on the Arizona State Sundevils on April 4th and the Arizona Wildcats two days later. The final match of the season will be against the Baylor Bears in Waco on April 12th.
The Frogs will then play in the Big 12 Championships from April 16th to 20th, hosted in Waco, Texas at the Hurd Tennis Center. This is the culmination of their season, and they will be looking to bring home a championship.