UK Travels for Final Non-Conference Contest of Regular Season

LEXINGTON, Ky. – No. 49 Kentucky women’s tennis (12-9, 4-6 SEC) will take its talents on the road for a mid-week 4 p.m. EST matchup with No. 6 Ohio State (12-5, 5-0 Big Ten) at the Ty Tucker Tennis Center in Columbus.

The Wildcats look to bounce back after a tough weekend at home which resulted in losses to Auburn and Alabama. However, with a winning record on the road, UK has an opportunity for success against the Buckeyes.

Match Facts

• The Buckeyes have won the last four matches vs. Kentucky
• The last match between Kentucky and Ohio State took place last season in Lexington where the Buckeyes overcame the Cats, 5-2.
• All-time, Ohio State trails the series with Kentucky, 10-15.
• 49-ranked Kentucky is 12-9 this year and dropped two matches at home last weekend, falling to Auburn (5-2) and Alabama (4-1). The squad is 5-3 on the road.
• In the most recent ITA rankings, senior Florencia Urrutia found herself moving up in the ranks with a new placement of No. 32.
• The ranked pair of Elizabeth Stevens and Carlota Molina also found themselves trending upwards with their ranking improving to No. 44.

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