ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFKnights.com) – Six points are on the line in the War On I-4 rivalry series on Saturday evening as the UCF women's tennis team hosts USF at the USTA National Campus. First serve is slated for 7 p.m.
The Knights lead the rivalry series, 38-18. The Black and Gold added two points to its tally on Thursday with a 2-0 victory over the Bulls on the softball field. UCF has a chance to clinch the rivalry series on the tennis courts.
UCF (12-7) is coming off a week break. During its last outing, UCF fell at No. 30 Florida International. Senior Cortney Cesarini leads the Black and Gold with a 15-3 singles record, followed by junior Monica Matias at 14-4. The duo has paired up for a 13-3 doubles mark at No. 1 doubles.
The Knights will honor its lone senior, Cesarini, prior to the start of Saturday's match.
The Bulls (10-10) are coming off a 4-0 sweep of Houston. Juliana Cardoso leads USF with a 10-7 singles mark. She has teamed up with Olga Martinez for an 8-8 record on the top doubles court.
USF leads in the all-time series, 18-4. The Black and Gold earned its last victory against the Green and Gold in during the first round of the 2015 American Athletic Conference tournament.