Sooners Host Final Home Matches

April 17, 2008

NORMAN, Okla. - The University of Oklahoma women's tennis team (10-10, 3-6) will conclude regular season play at home, Friday, April 18 against Colorado (9-10, 6-3) and Saturday, April 19 against Missouri (10-11, 2-7). Friday's match will begin at 5 p.m.

Oklahoma enters the match after a tough 4-3 loss to Oklahoma State University on Wednesday.

Friday's meeting with Colorado will mark the 31st time the two teams have met with OU leading the series 18-12. Oklahoma and Colorado last met on April 24, 2007, when CU defeated the Sooners 6-1.

"Colorado is a strong program," OU head coach Mark Johnson said. "It will be a good match for us as we get ready to go into the Big 12 Championships."

Friday will also be "Pack the House Night" at the Headington Family Tennis Center. Fans in attendance will receive free food and drink from local restaurants as well as gift certificates from numerous local restaurants and retail outlets. A free tennis clinic with the women's tennis team will also be given away to the school with the most students in attendance.

Saturday's match is set to begin at 11 a.m. and marks the 25th meeting of OU and Missouri. Oklahoma currently leads the series record 23-1.

For live scoring and updates on women's tennis, check SoonerSports.com.

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