Murray State Racers Face Jacksonville State in Key Tennis Clash

JACKSONVILLE, AL – The Murray State Racers women’s tennis team travels to Jacksonville State on Saturday, March 7, seeking to end a four-match losing streak. The Racers will face the Gamecocks at 11:00 AM CT at the Jax State Tennis Courts.

Recent Form and Key Players

Murray State comes into the contest after a narrow 4–3 loss to Samford on February 24th . Sophomore Yu Kikawa has been a consistent performer for the Racers this spring, boasting a combined 7–2 record in singles and doubles play . Kikawa provided a dominant singles performance against Samford, winning 6-1, 6-3 .

Jacksonville State enters the match with a 7–4 record, having won four of their last five matches . Senior Irene Artigas leads the Gamecocks with a 7–1 singles record, while fellow senior Polina Ramenskaja has seven wins in doubles play .

Series History

Murray State holds a 15–5 lead in the all-time series against Jacksonville State, dating back to 1985 . Although, recent matchups have been closely contested, with the last three meetings all decided by 4–3 margins, including a Murray State victory on March 18, 2025 . In that 2025 match, Yu Kikawa and Yuna Kadowaki secured a crucial doubles point for the Racers with a 7-6 victory .

Looking Ahead

With Jacksonville State playing strong tennis and Murray State looking to regain momentum, a competitive match is anticipated. Fans can expect a closely fought contest at the Jax State Tennis Courts.