Herd Tennis Set to Open Fall Season at Schedule Pam Whitehead Invitational
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University women’s tennis will kick off its fall schedule this weekend at the Schedule Pam Whitehead Invitational in Cary, North Carolina, beginning Friday, September 19. The tournament marks the first competitive action for a roster featuring both seasoned veterans and promising newcomers.
The invitational provides an early opportunity for the Herd to gauge its progress and build momentum heading into the remainder of the fall season. Senior Johanna Strom will led the team, competing in the singles draw after finishing last season with a strong 14-6 record, including victories in her final four matches.Alongside Strom, Marshall welcomes three first-year players – Sarah Copley, Paula Berzina, and Thalia Smith – who will contribute to both the singles and doubles lineups.
The team also includes meredith Riley and Katy Limanen, who will compete alongside thier teammates. The invitational schedule features matchups against Cincinnati, Louisville, and Miami (OH). competition begins Friday at noon with doubles play, followed by singles matches beginning around 3:00 PM. Saturday’s schedule resumes at 10:00 AM with doubles, and continues with singles play throughout the afternoon.
fans interested in supporting Marshall tennis can donate to the championship Fund through the herdtickets website. Updates and further details on the team can be found on Twitter and Instagram (@Herd_Tennis), Facebook (Herd Tennis), and online at HerdZone.com. The Marshall Athletics App, available for iOS and Android, also provides live stats, schedules, and audio broadcasts for all Thundering Herd sports.
