Tennis Takes Center Stage: Mizzou Prepares for SEC Championship Showdown Against Ole Miss
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The excitement is palpable as the No. 74 ranked University of Missouri tennis team gears up for a thrilling start to the 2025 SEC Championship. This Wednesday, April 16, the Tigers will brave the elements at the Magill Tennis Complex in Auburn, Alabama, where they will clash with the 10-seeded Ole Miss Rebels. Fans can catch all the action starting at noon CT.
Tiger Talk: A Season of Resilience
Holding a record of **13-14 overall** and **2-13 in the SEC**, the Tigers have faced their share of challenges this season. Despite a tough weekend where they squared off against the formidable No. 9 Tennessee, losing 4-1, the spirit of the team shone through. Senior Inah Canete delivered a notable performance by defeating the highly ranked No. 36 player, earning a crucial point for Mizzou. The Tigers later bounced back on Sunday, April 13, where they competed in a doubleheader. While they faced a tough defeat against No. 36 Kentucky (0-4), they found their footing and served a commanding victory against Lindenwood, also winning 4-0.
The Opposition: Ole Miss Rebels
In the opposing corner, the Rebels of Ole Miss come in hot, ranked **31st nationally** and boasting a record of **14-11 overall** and **6-9 in the SEC**. The Rebels are fresh off a split weekend: they faced a tough loss against No. 8 Auburn, falling 1-4 on Friday, April 11, but surged back to defeat No. 36 Florida convincingly with a score of 6-1 on Sunday, April 13.
History of the Matchup
Historically, the Rebels hold the upper hand, leading the all-time series against the Tigers **9-2**. The last encounter on March 28 ended with a 6-1 defeat for Mizzou, despite a hard-fought match from junior Andrea Artimedi, who clinched a point for the Tigers with an exhilarating come-from-behind win in the third set, 6-4, 2-6, 12-10.
Match Day Information
Event: SEC Championship Match
Opponent: No. 32 Ole Miss
Date: Wednesday, April 17
Time: Noon CT
Location: Magill Tennis Complex, Auburn, Alabama
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What’s Next?
The stakes couldn’t be higher! The victorious team from Wednesday’s enticing matchup will advance to challenge the No. 7 seed, Tennessee, in the next round on Thursday, April 18, at noon CT.
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As the Tigers prepare to take the court, their determination, resilience, and team spirit will be vital in this thrilling showdown against Ole Miss. Let’s rally behind our Tigers and show our true colors as they battle with fervor in pursuit of victory!
