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Grand Canyon University Athletics
Saturday, February 17
Phoenix, Ariz.
2 p.m.
Grand Canyon
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Cal Poly
Photo by: Nate Cochran
9-match homestand concludes with Cal Poly
2/16/2024 2:29:00 PM | Women's Tennis
Lopes look to improve best start in D-I era with Saturday dual
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| Grand Canyon Lopes (7-1) |
vs. | Cal Poly Mustangs (4-1) |
| Saturday, Feb. 17 2 p.m. |
3 THINGS TO KNOW
- BEST START: The Lopes have started hot this season with a 7-1 record for their best start since moving to Division I in 2014. In 2013, the Lopes began a D-II season with a 9-1 record. GCU is well on its way to earning a second straight double-digit win mark after finishing 15-10 last season.
- SHUTOUT STREAK: The success on the court has coincided with the Lopes holding a lengthy shutout streak. The Lopes have shut out four straight opponents entering Saturday's match and have six shutouts this season. Aside from its one loss to Arizona in January, GCU has only allowed two points from opponents.
- SINGLES SUCCESS: Singles has been a strong point for the Lopes this season. GCU holds a 30-4 record across the six singles courts through eight dual matches this year. Graduate Natasha Puehse and senior Santa Strombacha are a combined 14-0 at the top two courts while freshmen Valeriia Krokhotina and Elizaveta Morozova are a combined 8-1 further down the lineup.
SCOUTING
Cal Poly enters Saturday's match with a 4-1 record. The Mustangs were nearly 5-0 but suffered their first loss to San Jose State in a 4-3 match. Cal Poly holds a 23-7 record in singles and a 10-2 mark in doubles. Alexandra Ozerets and Peyton Dunkle hold a combined 10-0 record in the middle of the singles lineup.WHAT'S NEXT
- The Lopes will hit the road for the first time this season, traveling to North Texas and Baylor on Feb. 23 and 25.
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