For just the second time in program history, the Siena Women's Tennis team will play in an NCAA Tournament match on Friday afternoon. The Saints will face off with the No. 11 nationally ranked Florida Gators starting at 1 p.m. at the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex on the campus of the University of Florida.
Follow the Saints' NCAA match by clicking on the corresponding live video and live stats links at the top of the page. The match will be streamed on the Florida Gators website courtesy of PlaySight. The broadcast can be watched by clicking the corresponding link above. Continuous in-match updates will be provided via the team's official twitter page @SienaWTennis. Join the conversation by using the hashtags #MarchOn, #SienaSaints, #MAACTennis, and #NCAATennis.
The Saints (7-3) enter the match on a five-match winning streak. This match will mark their second tournament appearance in program history, with the other coming back in 2006. That season, the Saints would fall 4-0 to the #15 Clemson Tigers. The Saints are looking to be the first MAAC school to record a point in the NCAA Tournament.
Siena earned the MAAC's automatic bid thanks to a 4-1 victory over the Quinnipiac Bobcats in the MAAC Championship on Apr. 25 in Princeton, New Jersey at the Mercer County Park Tennis Complex. Junior
Meagan Brown would win Tournament MVP, as she would go a perfect 2-0 for the second straight day with wins in both doubles and singles play.
The University of Florida women's tennis team (12-7, 10-3) has earned a spot in the NCAA Tennis Championships with an at-large bid, marking their 38
th NCAA Tournament appearance in program history. Florida, which finished the regular season on a seven-match winning streak, registered a 10-3 mark in conference play and a second-place finish in the competitive cauldron that is the SEC. The Gators, who have battled 13-straight ranked opponents, have been a strong singles team all year long with a 56-31 overall record in dual match action.
The winner of the match will take on the winner of the matchup between USC and Oklahoma, who compete alongside the Gators and Saints in the Gainesville regional. The second round match is slated for Saturday, May 8 at 4 p.m. at the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex.
Tickets may be purchased in advance or on each day of the tournament. An all-session pass is $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens, college students, and children under 12. Single day tickets for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are $5 for adults and $3 for senior citizens, college students, and children under 12. Gates will open for fans one hour prior to the start of the first competition each day. Please note that seating is on a first come, first served basis and saving of seats is not permitted. For additional ticket information please call: 352-375-4683
Based on updated recommendations from the NCAA's COVID-19 Medical Advisory Group local guidelines for fan attendance, not to exceed 50% of the venue capacity, at outdoor NCAA Championships will be followed.
