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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 18, 2023) – Playing in a pair of contests in Charlotte, N.C., against No. 30 Charlotte and Rice, UNT was unable to grab a win as they fell 7-0 and 5-2 in a pair of contests over the weekend. Kexuan Zhou and Matilde Morais both picked up strong singles victories in the contest versus Rice as UNT drops to 9-9 overall this season. The Mean Green were shorthanded once again in both matches with just four healthy players, having to forfeit line three doubles as well as lines five and six singles. “I could not be more proud of these ladies,” head coach Sujay Lama said “We have faced tremendous adversity, but these ladies have shown amazing resilience, character and heart. They keep battling and getting better each day and today Mati and Kexuan earned outstanding wins in singles and doubles. They continue to inspire their teammates with their effort and positivity.” UNT started the weekend with a loss at the hands of the 49ers who came into the contest as the highest ranked C-USA team in the latest ITA rankings at No. 30. After dropping the doubles point, Nformi Stadfany was nearly able to pick up a win at line three as she won the second set at line three 6-2, but was unable to grab the tiebreak, falling 10-4. In the matchup with Rice, Morais and Zhou teamed up and started things off with a strong 7-6 victory at line one doubles. UNT fell 6-2 at line two doubles, however, and forfeited line three as Rice took the doubles point. At line one singles, Morais had a true back-and-forth affair as she won the first set 6-2 before falling in the second 6-0. In the 10-point tiebreak, Morais dominated to take the point 10-2 and win the match. At line two, Zhou was dominant from the jump, winning in straight sets 6-0, 6-3 for her ninth win of the season. The combination of Morais and Zhou is now 19-4 overall in singles matches this season. UNT dropped the singles matches at lines three through six to fall to the Owls 5-2. Singles Play (Charlotte) 1. Schech,Ruxi (CLT) def. Matilde Morais (UNT) 7-5, 6-2 2. Petruzelova,Lucie (CLT) def. Kexuan Zhou (UNT) 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 3. Sawhney,Kaavya (CLT) def. Nformi Stadfany (UNT) 7-5, 2-6, 1-0 (10-4) 4. Aranda,Lucia (CLT) def. Marina Adati (UNT) 6-2, 6-2 5. van Poppel,Emma (CLT) def. No player (UNT), by forfeit 6. Brown,Maddie (CLT) def. No player (UNT), by forfeit Doubles Play (Charlotte) 1. Quiterio,Lucia/Maquet,Margaux (CLT) def. Matilde Morais/Nformi Stadfany (UNT) 6-2 2. Wilkins,Emma/Petruzelova,Lucie (CLT) def. Marina Adati/Kexuan Zhou (UNT) 6-1 Singles Play (Rice) 1. Matilde Morais (UNT) def. Federica Trevisan (RICE) 6-2, 0-6, 1-0 (10-2) 2. Kexuan Zhou (UNT) def. Sydney Berlin (RICE) 6-0, 6-3 3. Darya Schwartzman (RICE) def. Nformi Stadfany (UNT) 6-4, 6-3 4. Maria Budin (RICE) def. Marina Adati (UNT) 7-5, 6-0 5. Saara Orav (RICE) def. No player (UNT), by forfeit 6. Marte Lambrecht (RICE) def. No player (UNT), by forfeit Doubles competition Doubles Play (Rice) 1. Matilde Morais/Kexuan Zhou (UNT) def. Diae El Jardi/Allison Zipoli (RICE) 7-6 2. Maria Budin/Federica Trevisan (RICE) def. Marina Adati/Nformi Stadfany (UNT) 6-2 3. Darya Schwartzman/Saara Orav (RICE) def. No player/No player (UNT), by forfeit

True but I was thinking either one of them would be tough to play tho.

Pretty impressive hire imho

I disagree, we could be playing Texas State instead and it would be a simple bus ride.

Huge upset already! You have to love it.

Just a real head-scratcher to me as we go there in 2026 and they supposedly come here in 27. We have absolutely nothing to gain from this as it is a terrible travel game for our kids (bad for academics) and on the far west coast so no one will watch or listen and the fans can't afford to travel there. Wyoming has everything to gain as they want desperately to recruit in Texas since they have literally no players in their state. We are trying to distance from the Mountain West not give them freebies. It seems like our scheduling is really needing improvement and we need to quit making boneheaded deals. 2 for 1 maybe at best on this team.

Are you thinking Mac would be interested?

I think a lot of people felt like Spavital was doing what SMU had done to become so successful. So I don't think we can be too critical of what he did.

Good show! Always enjoy your guys perspective on things.

I felt like she did the best she could. A lot of these players were highly ranked but not hreat teammates. I feel like Jalie is still learning what it takes to be a good coach. She will never be great. I realize that offends people but great coaches don’t need 8-9 years to find their way. And absolutely no way we should hire Karen Aston. Lady is a big fraud that can’t won at nUTSAck.

It has been so fun to watch him progress

Great list JD!

Good analysis. I disagree that Colorado State gets the Denver market.

This program is legit.

That’s a paywall article. Can you summarize it for us?

Yes as of last night we clinched the #2 spot.