Feb. 10, 2016 LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - The undefeated UNLV women's tennis team returns to the Fertitta Tennis complex to host a trio of teams: Idaho on Saturday and then a doubleheader against Youngstown State and Southern Utah on Sunday. All three matches will begin with doubles play at 10:00 a.m. PT and admission is free of charge.
The Rebels had a stout showing last week against No. 74 ranked UC Irvine after downing the Anteaters 6-1. UNLV won in doubles matches at both the top and third positions to secure the team point. In singles, UNLV won five matches including one that went to a super tiebreaker.
The Rebels now have two ranked players early in season competition with Carol Zi Yang in the 49th spot and Aiwen Zhu positioned at 107th.
THIS WEEK:UNLV (4-0, 0-0 MW) vs. Idaho (4-3, 1-1 Sun Belt)Saturday, Feb. 13, 10:00 a.m. PTFertitta Tennis ComplexLast meeting: This marks the first meeting between the Rebels and Vandals.
UNLV (4-0, 0-0 MW) vs. Youngstown State (0-5, 0-0 Missouri Valley Football Conference)Sunday, Feb. 14, 10:00 a.m. PTFertitta Tennis ComplexLast meeting: This marks the first meeting between the Rebels and Penguins.
UNLV (4-0, 0-0 MW) vs. Southern Utah (0-3, 0-1 Big Sky)Sunday, Feb. 14, 2:00 p.m. PTFertitta Tennis ComplexLast meeting: The Rebels defeated the Thunderbirds 5-2 on April 7, 2015.