MONROE, La. – The ULM tennis team continues its spring season on the road, facing Stephen F. Austin on Friday (Feb. 7) at 1 p.m. in Nacogdoches, Texas. After opening the season at home, the Warhawks aim to build momentum and extend their winning streak against the Ladyjacks (3-2), who are coming off a 3-4 loss to the Ragin' Cajuns.
 
In the team's first matchup, Mariam Hatem highlighted the match by claiming an undefeated win on Court 1, while in doubles play, the duos Hatem/Iordanova and Alvaro/Krnjic opened the season undefeated in doubles play for the Warhawks.
 
In ULM's last matchup against SFA on Jan. 27, 2024, the Warhawks fell short 3-4. However, ULM commands the series with an overall record of 11-4 dating back to 2001.
 
This season, ULM features a revamped lineup with six newcomers joining returners Mariam Hatem and Raquel Alvaro. Freshmen Vanja Cado, Mariia Iordanova, and Tingyi Li bring fresh talent to the squad while juniors Camila Molina Barranco and Lucia Jorrin Fernandez as well as sophomore Enna Krnjic add talented depth and experience to the roster.
 
After their road match at SFA, the Warhawks will stay on the road and play Louisiana Tech on Sunday (Feb. 9) in a highly anticipated in-state matchup.