EAST LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan State women’s tennis team is set to host the Michigan State Classic, presented by Auto-Owner’s Insurance, this Friday through Sunday, Nov. 6-8. All matches will take place on the MSU Indoor Tennis Courts starting at 10 a.m., with admission free to the public. The Spartans will welcome players from Ball State, Boston College, Eastern Michigan, UIC, Minnesota, and Notre Dame, as well as Michigan on Saturday and Sunday. While the schedule is subject to change, all tournament days will contain both singles and doubles matches from all teams.
Fans can follow the Tournament Central for updated schedules and results, as well as keeping up through a live stream. The Tournament Central page also provides parking information. The Spartan women’s tennis team can be followed on social media via Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter by following @MSU_WTennis.
Tournament Details
The Michigan State Classic is the Spartans’ second home fall tournament. Matches are scheduled daily starting at 10 a.m. at the MSU Indoor Tennis Courts. All tournament days will feature both singles and doubles competition, though the specific schedule may change. For the most up-to-date information, fans are encouraged to check the Tournament Central page.
Competing Teams
The tournament will feature a roster of collegiate teams, including Ball State, Boston College, Eastern Michigan, UIC, Minnesota, and Notre Dame. The University of Michigan is also scheduled to compete on Saturday and Sunday. These teams will join the host Michigan State Spartans in the competition.
Spartan Competitors
Starting Friday, six Spartans will be competing in the Classic. In doubles play, the pairings will be junior Ellie Blackford and freshman Mengqiao Lu, along with freshman Amiya Bowles and Nora Syrtveit. In singles, juniors Ellie Blackford, Kinsey Crawford, and Nina Plihal, along with freshmen Amiya Bowles, Mengqiao Lu, and Nora Syrtveit will be in action.
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