The Event...Following a seven-match, non-conference slate, the Northwestern College women's tennis team begins GPAC play this weekend against two conference foes in Nebraska. On Friday, the Raiders will play at Hastings, held at the Dorothy Becker courts, at 4pm; the next day (Saturday) will feature a match at Doane in Crete, Neb, beginning at 10am.

All-Time... Northwestern is 5-14 all-time in the rivalry against Hastings, dating back to the 2000 season. The Broncos have won four straight in the rivalry, including a 5-4 victory last time the teams played in 2019. 

Saturday's match will be the 21st in the rivalry against Doane with the Raiders holding a 13-7 edge, dating back to the initial match played in 2000. Northwestern defeated the Tigers 5-4 in the last meeting played in 2019.

Scouting Reports...

    Hastings Broncos:
    2020-21 record: 0-5
        -most recent: 7-0 loss vs Fort Hays State on March 6
    Head Coach: Mark Gueswell (4th year)
    Last year: 1-6, no GPAC record
    2019: won GPAC title w/ 7-0 record, 13-5 overall
    this year's roster features four sophomores, eight freshmen

    Doane Tigers:
    2020-21 record: 7-2 overall, 0-0 GPAC
        -most recent; lost 6-1 to Emporia State on March 21; def. Truman State 5-2
    Head Coach: Ed Hubbs (2nd year)
    Last year: 4-2, no GPAC record
    2019: 2-5 (GPAC-T6th), 3-12 overall
       -return 3 starters, one earned all-conference in singles play
    Top Players (record)
     Liz van der Torre - 6-3 (No.4 singles)
     Huong Ngo - 6-2 (No. 5 singles)
     Makayla Rice - 5-3 (No.6 singles)
     Ava Macke / van der Torre - 6-3 (No.2 doubles)

    Northwestern Notes: 
    2020-21 record: 1-6 overall
        *last time out: lost to Mount Marty 4-3
    Probable Line-Up:
    1.Wynne Vandersall
    2. Jessica Wilson
    3. Emma Montenegro
    4. Noelle Philippi
    5. Grace Twelmeyer
    6. Abby Dahl
    Doubles:
    1. Vandersall / Wilson
    2. Montenegro / Twelmeyer
    3. Philippi / Dahl