Women’s Tennis Opens Dual-Match Schedule At Home

AKRON, Ohio — The University of Akron women's tennis team begins the spring component of its 2015-16 schedule with a two-day, three-match home slate this weekend.

The Zips host Niagara (10:30 a.m.) and IUPUI (3:00 p.m.) on Friday, Jan. 29 before welcoming Youngstown State on Saturday at 7 p.m. All matches will be held at the LaTuchie Tennis Center in Stow.

"We are excited to get the duel match portion of the season started," said head coach Brandon Padgett. "Both Niagara and IUPUI are teams that are on the rise, so we must be completely focused and prepared. Youngstown State is once again picked to win their conference, as they have done the past two years. I am excited to see how we play…