CLINTON, S.C. – The Presbyterian College women's tennis team (4-4) hits the road for the first time since Jan. 18, facing Davidson on Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 25) at 1:00 p.m.
MATCH NOTES
- No live stream or live scoring will be available.
BLUE HOSE NOTES
- Presbyterian dropped two matches at home last week, falling to Charleston 4-3 on Wednesday before suffering a 7-0 defeat to North Florida on Thursday.
-The Blue Hose battled to the end against the Cougars, picking up singles wins on courts one, five, and six.
- Ladina Bruhin continued her excellent start to the year against the Cougars, defeating Sia Cariov 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 on the top singles court. She boasts a 5-2 singles record in 2026 to lead the team.
- Grace Katzman and Mary Ellen Longmire are tied for second on the team in singles wins this year with four apiece.
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE BLUE HOSE
The Blue Hose return four from last season to this year's squad. McKenzie Davis, Mary Ellen Longmire, Sofia Rodrigo Hidalgo, and Elle Sceney are all back for Presbyterian. Five newcomers join PC this season as well. Katherine Bauer, Ladina Bruhin, Luciana Parrilli, and Roxy Valdes highlight the Blue Hose freshmen class. Finally, sophomore transfer Grace Katzman comes to the Blue Hose from North Greenville University.
FALL BIG SOUTH DOUBLES CHAMPIONS
McKenzie Davis and Ladina Bruhin won the second-ever edition of the Big South Fall Doubles Championship as the No. 3 seed in October. The pair picked up three wins in the tournament to claim the title, clinching the championship with an 8-4 win in the final over the No. 5 seed Marina Skegro and Carlota Farres of Charleston Southern. The duo earned automatic entry into the ITA Conference Masters Championships in San Diego by way of their victory, where they reached the round of 16.
SPRING SCHEDULE
Head coach Joel Roberts enters his seventh season at the helm of the Blue Hose women's tennis program. PC will play in 22 dual matches this spring, hosting 13 matches in Clinton at the Templeton Center Tennis Courts. In the Big South, the Blue Hose will host Longwood on March 8, Gardner-Webb on March 19, and Charleston Southern on March 25.
SCOUTING THE WILDCATS
- Davidson is 4-1 to start the season and is 3-1 at home. The Wildcats picked up a 4-1 victory over Coastal Carolina in their most recent matchup on Sunday.
- The Wildcats lead the all-time series with PC 5-0. Davidson grabbed a narrow 4-3 victory last season in Clinton.
- Head coach Susanne Depka is in her ninth season with the Wildcats.
UP NEXT
Presbyterian continues its road trip this weekend, facing Coastal Carolina on Saturday (Feb. 28) before taking on UNC Wilmington on Sunday (March 1).
