SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Augustana women's tennis continues NSIC action in St. Peter, Minnesota, this weekend. The Vikings will take on Southwest Minnesota State on Saturday at 10 a.m. and Minnesota State on Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

The Mustangs

Southwest Minnesota was picked 11th in the preseason coaches' poll. The Mustangs found their first win of the season last time out, besting Minnesota Crookston. Southwest Minnesota holds a record of 1-5. 

The Mavericks

Minnesota State secured the eighth spot in the preseason coaches' poll. The Mavericks have a record of 2-5. Last time out, Minnesota State split sweeping Minnesota Crookston and dropping Bemidji State.  

The Vikings

Augustana holds five players still undefeated in singles competition. Among those undefeated are freshman Emily Granson and Aleksandra Kistanova. Granson has eight wins most in the No. 5 singles. Kistanova has seven wins with most of her wins in No. 3 singles.

Senior duo of Taylor Jackson and Anca Rusu remain in familiar territory also being undefeated in doubles, with five wins in the No. 3 and one win in the No. 1 doubles, respectively.

Quotable

"We are playing at a high level right now and the key for us is to maintain that level and look to improve every day at practice," head coach Marc Kurtz said. "We have a very strong team and I'm excited to see how we perform as the season progresses." 

The Vikings will have a slight break in competition returning to action in Puerto Rico March 10-12 for their spring break trip.

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