Women’s Tennis Hosts Ohio State, Penn State For Senior Day This Weekend

EAST LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan State women's tennis team will host Ohio State and Penn State this weekend to close out the home portion of the regular season. The Spartans will host the Buckeyes on Friday, March 29 at 5 p.m. The team will then host Penn State on Sunday, March 31 at 12 p.m. for senior day. Both matches will take place at the MSU Indoor Tennis Facility.

Prior to the match on Sunday, head coach Kim Bruno and associate head coach Tyler Faulkner will honor the team's two seniors. Emily Metcalf and Davina Nguyen will be recognized for their hard work and commitment to the Spartan women's tennis program.

Ohio State and Penn State both lead the series history, with the Buckeyes holding a 35-14 advantage and the Nittany Lions leading, 18-11.

QUOTING COACH BRUNO

On Emily Metcalf…

"I think Emily has proven to be a glue of a doubles player. She's had success no matter who she's played with and really elevated herself into an elite category of one of the best doubles players who's come through this program. She's someone who looks at it like a family environment, she brings that Southern big-family to all of our matches which has been very supportive."

On Davina Nguyen…

"She's really stepped into a huge leadership role this year and honestly these last couple of weekends I think I've seen some of her best tennis since I've been a coach here. We've asked her to step up, she's playing three right now and she's contributing in so many ways. As long as she's in the right mind frame and ready to go, she's fun to be on court with."

On the two seniors...

"They've been here longer than me. Both of them together, they're roommates, they're best friends, they've done a lot of things together. They've definitely pushed this program forward and hopefully we can continue this last month of success for them."

QUOTING THE SENIORS

On what being a part of Michigan State women's tennis has meant to them…

"The tennis program has opened the doors for me to so many great relationships and experiences. Even with the ups and downs, my time here has been better and so much more than I could have hoped for. I am so proud to be a part of this team and feel grateful to have been able to leave my mark on this institution that has given so much to me." - Davina Nguyen

"Being apart of MSUWT has meant the world to me. I have been able to travel around the country playing a sport that I love alongside my best friends while meeting so many new people along the way. It has been an honor and a blessing to compete in the green and white. I am so grateful for the opportunities I have been given here and to have been a part of such a great program. Forever and always, Go Green." - Emily Metcalf

UP NEXT

The Spartans will take to the road for the next four matches to conclude the regular season. MSU will travel to Illinois for two matches next weekend, including a match up with the Fighting Illini on Saturday, April 6 and a visit to Northwestern on Sunday, April 7.