vs. Texas Wesleyan
February 16, 11:00 am | Arlington, TX
vs. Texas A&M-Texarkana
February 16, 4:00 pm | Arlington, TX
vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State
February 17, 10:00 am | Arlington, TX

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LAST TIME OUT
The DBU Women's Tennis team brought in the 2024 spring season with two wins and one loss in Conway, Arkansas. The Lady Patriots defeated Ouachita Baptist 4-3 Thursday and suffered a 2-5 defeat against Southern Arkansas Friday before defeating Henderson State 4-0. 

In Thursday's win over the Tigers, the Lady Patriots' Leonie Schondelmaier claimed a 6-2,6-3 win over Ouachita Baptist's Austynn Crocker at the line 1 singles position. In doubles play, Isabella Arana Rios and Sofia Teran teamed up for a 6-4 win at line 1, while Caroline Hudson and Madalyn Smelley (6-4) and Sarah Castleberry and Emily Buchanan (6-1) teamed up to also win in doubles. 

Leonie Schondelmaier picked up a singles win at line 1 in Friday's defeat versus Southern Arkansas. At the same time, Isabella Aran Rios also picked up a singles win at the line 4 in straight sets. Caroline Hudson and Madalyn Smelley captured DBU's lone win in doubles in a 6-3 victory. 

On Saturday, Leonie Schondelmaier claimed a 6-3, 7-6 victory at the line 1 spot over Henderson State's Mulan Kamoe. At the same time, Caroline Hudson and Madalyn Smelley each secured a win at the line 2 and 3 positions. In doubles play, Caroline Hudson and Madalyn Smelley picked up a 6-3 win at the line 1 position. Sarah Castleberry and Emily Buchanan also notched a 6-4 victory, capping off scoring at the line 2 position. 
 

PATRIOT STORYLINES
- The Lady Patriots return to action this weekend when they host three matches against Texas Wesleyan, Texas A&M-Texarkana, and Southeastern Oklahoma State at the Arlington Tennis Center.
- Through three matches, DBU is a combined 8-7 in singles play and owns a 6-2 mark in doubles.
- The team of Caroline Hudson and Emily Buchanan is a perfect 3-0 in line 3 doubles. Leonie Schondelmaier is a perfect 3-0 in line 1 singles. 


SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS
The Lady Patriots will face Texas Wesleyan and Texas A&M Texarkana on Friday. 
Texas Wesleyan competes at the NAIA level and is out to a 0-1 start this spring, while Texas A&M-Texarkana is an NAIA program that is 1-1 through their first few matches.

On Saturday, the Lady Patriots will face Southeastern Oklahoma State, who is out to a 1-0 start. 

UP NEXT
DBU will travel to Abilene, Texas, where they will face McMurry and Hardin-Simmons on Friday.