CHICAGO, Ill. – As the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship approaches, the University of Chicago women’s tennis team is set to face off against #2 Emory in a highly anticipated matchup for the league title. The match kicks off at 8:30 AM ET on Saturday.
University of Chicago Overview
- UChicago boasts an impressive overall record of 19-1 this season.
- Recently, the Maroons secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over #10 WashU in the UAA Semifinals, highlighted by Erica Ekstrand’s decisive win after trailing earlier in the match.
- The team is riding a streak of 14 consecutive wins, with 11 victories coming against ranked opponents. Their only defeat was a 5-2 setback against Toledo, a Division I team, on February 22.
- Earlier this spring, UChicago claimed the ITA Indoor National Championships, defeating ranked teams including #18 Sewanee, #5 Emory, and #2 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps.
Key Players
- Clara Zou: Leading the Maroons with a 24-2 singles record, Zou is currently ranked #5 in NCAA Division III and #1 in the Central Region.
- Erica Ekstrand: With 18 singles victories this season, Ekstrand is ranked #6 nationally and #2 regionally.
- Other notable players include Sylwia Mikos, Nicole Geller, and Sarena Biria, ranked #27, #42, and #45 in the nation.
- In doubles, Oliwia Mikos and Sylwia Mikos lead with 20 and 19 wins, respectively, and are ranked #2 among NCAA Division III teams.
Emory University Overview
- #2 Emory holds a 15-4 record this season, with two losses inflicted by UChicago. Other losses include matches against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps and Georgia Gwinnett College.
- Emory captured victories in the UAA Tournament’s first two rounds, defeating Brandeis and Carnegie Mellon 4-1.
- This season, the Eagles have claimed six wins against top-10 ranked teams, showcasing their competitive edge.
Key Players from Emory
- Emily Kantrovitz: The standout performer for the Eagles, Kantrovitz has compiled 24 singles wins with a strong 14-2 record at the top singles position.
- The doubles partnership of Izzy Antanavicius and Izzy Berman, along with Yanire Marte and Eliza McPherron, has contributed significantly to the team’s success with their 18-6 record.
Series History
- Emory leads the all-time series against UChicago with a record of 19-8.
- This upcoming match will be the third meeting between the two teams this season, with UChicago previously winning both encounters.
- Emory’s last victory against UChicago occurred in the 2019 NCAA Tournament.
UAA Tournament Schedule
The tournament’s schedule is as follows:
- Thursday, April 24
- #1 UChicago 4, #45 Rochester 0
- #2 Emory 4, #33 Brandeis 1
- #9 Carnegie Mellon 4, #29 NYU 0
- #10 WashU 5, #17 Case Western 0
- Friday, April 25
- #1 UChicago 4, #10 WashU 3
- #2 Emory 4, #9 Carnegie Mellon 1
- #17 Case Western 4, #45 Rochester 1
- #33 Brandeis 4, #29 NYU 0
- Saturday, April 26
- #1 UChicago vs. #2 Emory – Courts 8-13
- #9 Carnegie Mellon vs. #10 WashU – Courts 14-19
- #17 Case Western vs. #33 Brandeis – Courts 20-25
- #29 NYU vs. #45 Rochester – Courts 1-7
