Badgers host pair of matches this weekend

Friday, February 19

Madison, WI

3 PM

Wisconsin Badgers

Iowa

Badgers host pair of matches this weekend

February 19, 2021 | Women's Tennis

Wisconsin welcomes Hawkeyes and Huskers to Nielsen

By: Miriam Jaber

MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin women's tennis team is scheduled to host a pair of Big Ten opponents this weekend, beginning Friday with Iowa followed by Nebraska on Sunday. Friday's match will begin at 3 p.m. CT at Nielsen Tennis Stadium, while Sunday's match is set for an 11 a.m. start.

Maintaining the Lead: The Badgers started their Big Ten season on high note, defeating border rival Minnesota last weekend, 5-2. This weekend, Wisconsin looks to earn two more valuable conference wins begin putting together a win streak.

Scouting Iowa: Wisconsin leads the all-time series against Iowa, 43-10, and hasn't lost to the Hawkeyes since 2017. The Hawkeyes are currently 1-1 in the Big Ten, coming off a 6-1 loss to Northwestern last weekend.

Scouting Nebraska: Nebraska currently has a 1-1 record in the Big Ten after defeating Illinois last weekend, 5-2. The Badgers are looking to tie up the all-time series against the Huskers, who currently hold an 8-7 edge. Wisconsin last faced Nebraska in April of 2019, as the Badgers earned a 4-3 win in that most recent meeting.

Follow Along: Fans can follow the action with live updates on Twitter (@BadgerWTennis) and Facebook (@wisconsinwomenstennis). Live feeds and live scoring will be available, as well as a recap of the match on UWBadgers.com.