Women's Tennis Ranked No. 35 in ITA Preseason Poll

The University of Oklahoma women's tennis team will open its 2004 schedule with a pre-season ITA ranking of No. 35. OU is one of seven Big 12 Conference teams listed among the nation's top 40 programs as released by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association.

"This is great recognition for our program," said head coach Mark Johnson."We are excited about this season and the opporturnity to host the Big 12 Conference Tournament in May. We look forward to improving on last year's performances."

The Sooners begin regular season action against San Diego at the LaNelle Robson Tennis Center in Tucson, Ariz., on Jan. 30, at 10 a.m. OU is led by returning Big 12 Player of the Year and No. 3 ranked Anda Perianu (Braila, Romania) as well as freshman newcomer Gabby Baker (Gold Coast, Australia) who is expected to be a strong addition to the Sooner lineup.

Oklahoma looks to improve on an impressive 2003 season which saw OU selected for the NCAA Regional Championships for the first time since 1998. The Sooners also sent two players to the NCAA Individual Championships.

For more information on OU's results, visit www.SoonerSports.com.

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Women's Tennis Ranked No. 35 in ITA Preseason Poll

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