The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has recently announced the highly anticipated 2025 spring schedule for the Vaqueros women's tennis team. This schedule holds great significance as it marks a new era for the team with several changes and challenges ahead.

Unveiling UTRGV's 2025 Women's Tennis Season

Opening the Season

In February 2025, the Vaqueros kick off their season at the Orville Cox Tennis Center by hosting Texas A&M-Kingsville. This marks the first step in their journey towards success. It's a moment of excitement as the team gathers to showcase their skills and determination. The atmosphere at the Orville Cox Tennis Center is electric, with fans eagerly awaiting the first match.The following week, on February 6, the team hits the road for a challenging match at St. Mary's. This away game will test their resilience and ability to perform in different environments. It's a chance for the players to gain valuable experience and grow as a team.

Home Matches and South Texas Showdown

Returning home, the Vaqueros face two important matches against Prairie View A&M and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (AMCC) on February 9 and 13 respectively. These home matches provide an opportunity for the local community to support the team and witness their progress. The South Texas Showdown presented by Rally Credit Union adds an extra layer of excitement, as the team competes against a strong opponent.The match against AMCC is particularly significant as it is a non-conference contest. It allows the Vaqueros to test their skills against different teams and styles of play. This variety in opponents helps the team prepare for the tougher challenges ahead in the Southland Conference.

Road Trips and Conference Play

In February 2025, the Vaqueros embark on a series of road trips, facing Southwestern and Texas State on February 20-21. These away games require the team to adapt quickly to different playing conditions and opponents. It's a time for the players to showcase their travel skills and mental toughness.Once they return to the Orville Cox Tennis Center, the Vaqueros begin Southland Conference (SLC) play with matches against Southeastern on March 1 and McNeese on March 3. This is the heart of the season, where the team will compete against their conference rivals. The SLC matches are intense and require the players to give their all.Later in March, the team travels to Northwestern State and Stephen F. Austin from March 8-10. These road trips provide valuable experience and help the team build chemistry. They also face a trio of non-conference matches, hosting UT Permian Basin on March 13 and facing UTSA and Tyler Junior College on March 18-19 in San Antonio.

Closing the Regular Season

The final five matches of the regular season are against SLC opponents. The Vaqueros battle New Orleans and Nicholls from March 22-24, showing their determination to finish strong. Then, they return home to face Lamar on April 5 and Incarnate Word on April 7. These home matches give the team an opportunity to perform in front of their home crowd and gain confidence.The regular season concludes on April 12 at AMCC with a South Texas Showdown match. This final match is crucial as it determines the team's standing in the conference and sets the stage for the Southland Conference Tennis Championships.

The Southland Conference Tennis Championships

The Southland Conference Tennis Championships will take place from April 22-26 at Nicholls' facilities in Thibodaux, La. This is a highly competitive event where the top teams in the conference battle it out for the championship. The Vaqueros will be looking to perform at their best and make a strong showing in this prestigious tournament.

The NCAA Team Championships

The NCAA Team Championships are scheduled for May 15-18 in Waco. This is the ultimate goal for the Vaqueros women's tennis team. It's a chance for them to represent UTRGV on a national stage and compete against the best teams in the country. The players will be working hard to prepare for this event and give it their all.Women's tennis head coach West Nott is excited about the upcoming season. "We have a lot of hard work ahead of us to achieve our potential and we do expect a lot of extremely tight matches where things can swing either way. We are energized to represent the Vaqueros in the Southland Conference," he said. "We have a really fresh outlook on this spring season where everything is new and different compared to years past. We have five new student-athletes, we are in a new conference, and we have added a few opponents we haven't battled with in over five years. We start off slow to get the train out of the station and as each day goes by, the level of competition gets stronger. Once we get into the Southland season, we should be match tough to give it our best shot and give our opponents all they can handle."Support UTRGV Women’s Tennis | Become a Fan on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Follow us on Instagram | Follow us on YouTubePrint Friendly Version