Middle Tennessee State University Athletics

Lady Raiders Take On Marshall in C-USA Match-Up
3/14/2019 8:30:00 AM | Women's Tennis
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. – Blue Raiders shift their sights onto C-USA foe Marshall on Friday at 3 p.m. CT after coming off a 4-3 thrilling win over San Diego State.
Fans can follow the action on Twitter (@MT_WomensTennis).
Match Information
Where: Brian David Fox Tennis Center, Huntington, WV
When: Friday, 3 p.m. CT (Mar. 15)
Who: Marshall (2-10, 0-3 C-USA)
Opponents
Marshall
Series: Thundering Herd leads, 10-1
Last Meeting: April 07, 2018, MT won 4-3
Player to watch: Anna Smith (7-5 overall, 6-5 No. 1)
This will be the 11th meeting between the Blue Raiders and the Herd with the last meeting coming last year and a MT's first victory. Marshall come into Friday with an 2-10 overall record. Last season, the Herd finished 3-20 overall losing to No. 4 seed FAU in the opening round of the C-USA tournament.
MT players to watch
Luisa Zirilli – has won six-straight single matches and holds the most wins in singles on the team with nine. She has a 5-8 doubles record.
Costanza Magazzini / Zani Barnard – the magic duo only has lost once so far this season. They are 5-1, all in No. 1 doubles spot.
Lidia Burrows – Comes off a clutch performance at the No. 1 spot winning her match-up in three sets giving the Raiders the win after being tied 3-3.
Social Media
Follow the Blue Raiders all season long:
Twitter: @MT_WomensTennis
Facebook: Middle Tennessee Blue Raider Womens' Tennis
Instagram: @MT_WomensTennis
Fans can follow the action on Twitter (@MT_WomensTennis).
Match Information
Where: Brian David Fox Tennis Center, Huntington, WV
When: Friday, 3 p.m. CT (Mar. 15)
Who: Marshall (2-10, 0-3 C-USA)
Opponents
Marshall
Series: Thundering Herd leads, 10-1
Last Meeting: April 07, 2018, MT won 4-3
Player to watch: Anna Smith (7-5 overall, 6-5 No. 1)
This will be the 11th meeting between the Blue Raiders and the Herd with the last meeting coming last year and a MT's first victory. Marshall come into Friday with an 2-10 overall record. Last season, the Herd finished 3-20 overall losing to No. 4 seed FAU in the opening round of the C-USA tournament.
MT players to watch
Luisa Zirilli – has won six-straight single matches and holds the most wins in singles on the team with nine. She has a 5-8 doubles record.
Costanza Magazzini / Zani Barnard – the magic duo only has lost once so far this season. They are 5-1, all in No. 1 doubles spot.
Lidia Burrows – Comes off a clutch performance at the No. 1 spot winning her match-up in three sets giving the Raiders the win after being tied 3-3.
Social Media
Follow the Blue Raiders all season long:
Twitter: @MT_WomensTennis
Facebook: Middle Tennessee Blue Raider Womens' Tennis
Instagram: @MT_WomensTennis
Players Mentioned
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Tuesday, September 09
Facility tour – Stephen and Denise Smith Student-Athlete Performance Center
Wednesday, July 30
Spring Sports Show hosted by The Boulevard – April 14, 2025: Women’s Tennis and Men’s Tennis
Monday, April 14
MTSU Women's Tennis vs WKU Recap on 04/08/25
Thursday, April 10

















