Montana, San Diego Kick Off Six-Game Homestand

EUGENE, Ore. – The Oregon women's tennis team kicks off a six-game homestand by hosting Montana on Friday, Feb. 15 and San Diego on Saturday, Feb. 16.

Oregon has faced Montana two times in school history, executing a 7-0 sweep in both meetings. Similarly, the Ducks have experienced success in past matchups with San Diego, posting a 5-1 all-time record against the Toreros.

HOW TO FOLLOW
Updates during both matches will be provided on Twitter via @OregonWTennis. Additionally, live stats will be available on StatBroadcast.com and live streaming can be found on GoDucks.com.

LAST TIME OUT
The Ducks went 1-1 during their weekend in the Prairie State, defeating Illinois-Chicago, 5-2, on Feb. 8 and falling to Illinois, 4-3, on Feb. 10.

Oregon posted a successful comeback campaign against UIC, winning the final five singles matches to secure the victory.

The Flames took an early 2-0 lead after narrowly claiming the doubles point and winning at No. 6 singles. But then the Ducks began to rally.

Paiton Wagner and Rifanty Kahfiani were the first two players to finish for the Ducks, winning in straight-sets and evening the score, 2-2.

After Daniela Nasser claimed a win at the No. 2 spot, freshman Allison Mulville clinched the match for Oregon in a 6-4, 6-4 victory.

Two days later against Illinois, the Ducks fought until the end but ultimately fell short.

The doubles point came down to Shweta Sangwan and Kahfiani at the top spot. The duo claimed a narrow 7-6(6) win, securing the first point of the match for the Ducks.

Heading into singles play, Oregon was forced to give up a point due to an injury. Illinois then claimed its second point after a win at the No. 5 spot. However, the Ducks displayed resiliency, forcing the remaining four singles matches into third sets.

In the No. 2 spot, Kahfiani battled but ultimately couldn't hold on. A couple courts over, the story was similar for Mulville who also dropped her match – a clinching win for Illinois.

Although Illinois had claimed the victory, Nasser and Wagner continued to fight in their matches.

Nasser completed the comeback at the top spot, taking control in the final two sets to claim a 6-7 (9), 6-1, 6-4 victory. Wagner was close behind her, winning two tiebreaks to give the Ducks their third point of the match, 3-6, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (2).

RECORD SETTING SENIORS
Daniela Nasser reached 61 career wins after her three-set win over Asuka Kawai on Feb. 10. Reaching 61 wins moves Nasser into eighth on UO's all-time career wins list with Kumi Nagamoto (1987-90).

Additionally, this past weekend Shweta Sangwan reached 60 career wins after defeating Lejla Colic in straight-sets on Feb. 8. Having 60 wins moves Sangwan into ninth on UO's all-time career wins list, passing Lindsay Bartlett (1981-84).

IN THE RANKINGS
After the first three weeks of spring season, both Shweta Sangwan and Daniela Nasser remained among the top players in the nation. Sangwan came away from fall season ranked as the No. 81 singles player by the ITA and now sits at No. 55. Nasser is now tied for 72nd after previously being ranked 50th.

UP NEXT
The Ducks continue to grind through their six-game homstand as they host Idaho on March 1 and Kansas on March 3.