Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. – The Mississippi University for Women tennis teams opened their 2022-23 campaign on the road on Wednesday. Both the Owls' women's and men's teams lost by 9-0 scores to the Scots.
 
The MUW women returned three starters from last year senior Terraline Green (4 singles), along with sophomores Sarah Kackley (1 singles) and Mallory Parker (4 singles). Transfer Sophomore Macie Manasco (2 singles) - from Holmes Community College - was joined by freshmen Kelis Griffin (6 singles) and Magee Etheridge (5 singles).
 
The Owls Women had several hard-fought matches and The W Head Coach Daniel Talley felt very encouraged by the overall play of his girls. "This season has a long way to go," Talley said. "I am eager to watch their growth."
 
MUW's men also returned three starters from 2021-22. The trio includes seniors Sam Yarborough (1 singles), Allen Lewis (2 singles), and Kris McGowan (6 singles). Talley's troops also started three freshmen in Lucas Suggs (3 singles), Kaleb Webster (4 singles), and Carson McClung (5 singles).
 
Talley said of his new men's players: "I was really impressed with their effort and I know that today will provide valuable experience moving forward."
 
The W will next compete at Johnson University on Thursday (Sept. 15) at 2 p.m. Central Time.