Lady Dogs Take To Road Against Alabama
May 25, 2016 | Women's Tennis
The match is the first of a four-match road swing for the Lady Dogs. State stays in the state of Alabama Sunday, taking on 51st-ranked Auburn in a key SEC dual-match tilt.
State (4-9, 0-4) is 10-22 all-time against the Tide (9-3, 1-2) after dropping a close decision last season in Tuscaloosa. MSU knocked off UA in Starkville two seasons ago.
Head coach Tracy Lane's squad has dropped six straight decisions heading into Friday's opening match of a four-match road swing. State finished out a six-match homestand with losses to second-ranked Vanderbilt Friday and 11th-rated Kentucky Sunday.
Senior Carole Soubis highlighted the battle with the Wildcats, as she knocked off 26th-ranked Carolina Mayorga in No. 1 singles action.
