Jayhawk Tennis to Host Sunflower Showdown Wednesday

April 6, 2009

LAWRENCE, Kan. –

Kansas women’s tennis will play host to in-state rival Kansas State Wednesday afternoon at First Serve Tennis Center. Match time is set for 3 p.m.

Both KU and KSU are coming off losses at No. 4 Baylor and at Texas Tech last weekend. The Wildcats have dropped nine straight matches, making them 3-11 overall and 0-7 in the Big 12. The Jayhawks are now 8-10 on the season with a 3-5 record in the conference. Kansas leads the Sunflower Showdown 39-7, including a 4-3 win over KSU last season. The Jayhawks will continue their homestand when they host Tulane Friday, April 10 at 2 p.m.