The defending Southland Conference champion Northwestern State Lady Demons tennis team finally opens play at home today, hosting Jackson State at the Jack Fisher Lady Demon Tennis Complex.
First doubles are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. The original meeting, scheduled for last weekend, was postponed due to Winter Storm Fern.
NSU (1–1) enters the home opener following a challenging opening weekend in Baton Rouge.
The Lady Demons opened the season falling 7-0 to No. 5 LSU before responding with a convincing 6–1 victory over Xavier the following day.
“Last weekend showed our group’s willingness to compete at a high level and respond the right way,” head coach Marcos Morelli said. “Facing a nationally ranked team and then bouncing back the next day gave us valuable experience and confidence in our approach.”
Morelli said the early season has already provided signs of progress.
“We’re seeing growth in how the players handle adversity and stay present in matches,” Morelli said. “There’s been progress in competing point by point and trusting the work we’ve put in.”
