CEDAR CITY, Utah -- The Southern Utah University Thunderbird women's tennis team is preparing to face in-state competition Utah State University on Sunday, February 2 in Logan, Utah.

Last Time Out

The Thunderbirds last faced Coppin State University where they claimed their first win of the 2020 spring season 7-0. 

Daniela Cozzi and Zoe Tanti teamed up in doubles play to defeat their competition 6-1.  Paula Tascon and Chloe Purkiss also finished ahead of their competition in doubles play 6-0 against Coppin State.

In singles competition, Alexandra Ngo defeated her opponent 6-0, 6-1. Georgia Hosking also claimed the victory in her singles match finishing 6-0, 6-1.

The team also faced University of Maryland where they fell 1-6. Jessica Stefan picked up the lone win for the T-Birds in the match defeated her opponent 7-6, 2-6, 10-4 in the No. 2 singles spot.

Opponent Preview

Utah State University will be competing against the T-Birds in their spring season debut. In 2019, the Aggies finished the season 2-3 in the Mountain West Conference and 12-11 overall.

The teams last met in January of 2019 where the Aggies defeated the T-Birds 4-3. Tanti secured points for the Thunderbirds in singles play finishing above the competition 6-0, 6-4. Cozzi also contributed to T-Birds points in singles winning her match 6-3, 6-2.

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