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Tennis Travels to Memphis for GSC Matchup Against Buccaneers

LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The West Alabama men's and women's tennis teams are set to hit the road for a key Gulf South Conference matchup against Christian Brothers on Tuesday, April 1, at 2 p.m.

Men's Tennis (5-8, 1-3 GSC)
The Tigers are looking to bounce back in conference play after a tough stretch, currently holding a 1-3 record in GSC action. The squad is coming off competitive performances, with several key players aiming to build momentum.

In singles play, Vilislav Bonev (6-5, 2-1 GSC) and Federico Iturbe (6-4, 0-3 GSC) have been bright spots for West Alabama. Bonev has excelled at the No. 4 and No. 5 positions, while Iturbe has won two straight matches. Jacob Tapia (5-6, 1-1 GSC) is also coming off back-to-back victories and will look to continue his strong form.

Doubles play has been a strength for UWA, with Iturbe and Tapia (9-3, 2-1 GSC) leading the way. The duo has won seven of their last ten matches and will be pivotal in securing the doubles point. Eita Ishikawa and Bonev (4-3, 2-1 GSC) have also been a consistent pair for the Tigers.

#16 Women's Tennis (8-4, 3-0 GSC)
Ranked No. 16 in the nation, the UWA women's team has been dominant in conference play with a perfect 3-0 record. They aim to extend their winning streak and solidify their standing in the GSC.

Singles standout Alexa Milliam (9-0, 2-0 GSC) remains undefeated this season and will look to continue her dominant run. Shaira Rivera (9-2, 2-0 GSC) has been a force at the top singles spot, while Greta Zawels (7-3, 2-0 GSC) has won her last four matches, adding depth to the lineup.

In doubles, the duo of Milliam and Emiri Takanishi (8-0, 2-0 GSC) has been flawless, holding an unblemished record. Rivera and Valentina Mutilba (8-2, 1-1 GSC) have also been strong in the No. 1 doubles slot, winning three straight matches.

With both teams eager to secure a crucial conference victory, Tuesday's matchup in Memphis will be a pivotal test for the Tigers as they continue their GSC campaigns.
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Players Mentioned

Vilislav Bonev

Vilislav Bonev

6' 3"
Junior
Eita Ishikawa

Eita Ishikawa

5' 10"
Senior
Federico Iturbe

Federico Iturbe

6' 2"
Sophomore
Jacob Tapia

Jacob Tapia

6' 0"
Sophomore
Valentina Mutilba

Valentina Mutilba

6' 0"
Sophomore
Shaira Rivera

Shaira Rivera

5' 3"
Senior
Emiri Takanishi

Emiri Takanishi

5' 7"
Senior
Greta Zawels

Greta Zawels

5' 6"
Sophomore
Alexa Milliam

Alexa Milliam

5' 4"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Vilislav Bonev

Vilislav Bonev

6' 3"
Junior
Eita Ishikawa

Eita Ishikawa

5' 10"
Senior
Federico Iturbe

Federico Iturbe

6' 2"
Sophomore
Jacob Tapia

Jacob Tapia

6' 0"
Sophomore
Valentina Mutilba

Valentina Mutilba

6' 0"
Sophomore
Shaira Rivera

Shaira Rivera

5' 3"
Senior
Emiri Takanishi

Emiri Takanishi

5' 7"
Senior
Greta Zawels

Greta Zawels

5' 6"
Sophomore
Alexa Milliam

Alexa Milliam

5' 4"
Freshman