CHENEY, Wash. – The Eastern Washington University women's tennis team picks up competition this Saturday, Feb. 11 against Colorado with first serve set for 1 p.m. Pacific Time in Spokane, Wash. The match will be hosted by Gonzaga University and played inside the Stevens Center.

The Eagles look to continue stride after returning to the courts since Jan. 13 when they defeated Seattle at home, 5-2, to begin the 2023 spring campaign. Eastern Washington started the match winning the doubles point, with Isabella Foshee and Leandra Nizetic teaming up in the No. 1 spot for a 6-3 victory. Scout Mathews and Taylor Andersen clinched the point, winning 6-1 at the No. 2 spot.

Singles play saw Mathews succeed at the No. 1 slot, defeating her opponent 6-3, 6-3. EWU battled to collect two more points with Renata Gabuzyan at No. 4 and Andersen at No. 5. Kenzington Mann dominated at No. 6, shutting her opponent out 6-0 in sets one and two.

SCOUTING COLORADO

Colorado holds a winning 3-1 overall record, with their solo lost against Denver, falling 6-1. The Buffaloes found victories over Weber State (6-1), Air Force (5-2) and most recently San Francisco (4-3).

Eastern Washington has faced Colorado only one time, falling to the Buffaloes in Boise, Idaho, 6-1, back in 2017. CU faces Gonzaga on Saturday morning before taking on the Eagles in the afternoon.

Anthony Pham leads the Colorado Buffaloes at the helm, entering his second year as head coach. With 15 years of collegiate coaching experience, Pham looks to make his mark in the Pac-12, believed to be the first Vietnamese American head coach in any sport in the Power 5 conferences.

Last season, Pham battled to an overall 8-14 and 1-9 Pac-12 Conference record.

Up Next

The Eagles return home to host Whitman College on Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. PT. The next day, on Feb. 19, EWU welcomes Portland for a 10 a.m. matchup. Both matches will be played at the Jim Thorpe Fieldhouse.