Feb. 19, 2010

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Taking the road for the fifth time this season, the University of Kentucky women’s tennis team (1-6) faces Indiana (7-2) Saturday at the IU Tennis Complex in Bloomington, Ind., at 11 a.m. EST.

The Wildcats return to action after a 6-1 loss to Marshall Feb. 10 in the squad’s home opener. Senior Christine Johnston earned Kentucky’s lone point at No. 3 singles. Johnston defeated Marshall’s Isabell Raich 6-1, 7-6 (7-0).

Indiana enters the match at No. 37 in the latest ITA polls after falling to DePaul 4-2 Feb. 13.

Kentucky next travels to Mississippi State on March 5 to open Southeastern Conference play. The Wildcats defeated Alabama 4-3 Jan. 30 in the ITA Kickoff Weekend, but the match did not count toward the squad’s conference record.

Live results for Kentucky’s match against Indiana are available at iuhoosiers.com.

Stay tuned to UKathletics.com for complete coverage of Kentucky women’s tennis.