TOWSON, Md.- Towson University Tigers tennis team starts CAA play with the defending champions William & Mary Tribe.

Records
Towson: 0-1
William & Mary: 2-1                                                         

Last Time Out
The Black & Gold started their 2023 season with a trip to Annapolis to face off against Navy. The Tigers were swept 7-0 by the Midshipmen. Antonia Lawson battled hard in her match against Ellie Choate but fell 6-4, 7-5.
 
Schedule Update 
The Tigers have a couple of changes to their spring schedule. The Black & Gold have added CAA newcomers North Carolina A&T and Hampton to the schedule. The Tigers will play the Aggies on March 24th in Greensboro, while hosting Hampton at the Tiger Tennis Complex on April 10th. Towson also added Loyola on April 13th at the Tiger Tennis Complex.
 
Fall Recap 
Towson competed in three tournaments during the fall season. The Tigers opened play at the Tribe Invitational and picked up a double win from the duo of Antonia Lawson/Olivia Rothfeld. The team then competed in the Bedford Cup, where Rothfeld won her singles bracket over former Tiger Sissi Axelsson. Sarah Pospischill finished as a runner-up in her flight, falling to Sifa Butcher 6-4, 6-3. In doubles, the duo of Lawson & Rothfeld won their bracket over Morgan State's Lauryn Hall/Averiana Mitchell. The final tournament Towson participated in was the Fall Tiger Classic. The Tigers picked up 14 wins across three days of play, with Jessica Assenmacher winning two matches in her final two games as a Tiger.   

William & Mary Scouting Report
The Tribe brings in a 2-1 spring record. William & Mary started the spring season with a 6-1 win against George Washington, picking up wins in the number one, three, four, five and six flights while securing the doubles point. The Tribe then won a close battle over Norfolk State 4-3 after winning the doubles point to secure the victory. William & Mary is coming off a 7-0 defeat against #7 Virginia.  
 
Next Up
Towson resumes non-conference play against Maryland in College Park on Saturday, Feb. 18th, at 3 p.m.