DALLAS (SMU) – SMU's 2023-24 women's tennis slate was announced on Monday by head coach Jeff Nevolo.
The reigning American Athletic Conference champions open the spring portion of their slate with matches at Duke and NC State (Jan. 13. & 15). SMU's first match on the Hilltop — at the Styslinger / Altec Tennis Complex — against Vanderbilt on Jan. 21.
Last season, SMU won the American Athletic Conference Women's Tennis Championship as the No. 1 seed. Nevolo was also awarded the AAC Coach of the Year.
Following last season, SMU was ranked the No. 5 program in the state. Texas A&M, Texas, Baylor and Texas Tech were ranked No. 1 through No. 4, respectively.
SMU returns 2022-23 AAC Player of the Year, Hadley Doyle, and Taylor Johnson, 2023 AAC Championships' Most Outstanding Performer, as well as Maja Makoric, Lana Mavor, Drew Morris and Reka Patel.
The Mustangs have also added two newcomers to their roster — freshmen Millie Skelton and Caroline McGinley.
SMU faces American Athletic Conference opponents Charlotte, USF, Tulsa and Memphis prior to hosting the AAC Championship
First serve and live streaming information will be announced at a later date. Team rankings will be released by the ITA on Jan. 3.
2023-24 SMU Women's Tennis Schedule (Spring)
Day Date Opponent Home/Away
Sat. Jan. 13 Duke Away
Mon. Jan. 15 NC State Away
Sun. Jan. 21 Vanderbilt Home
Fri. Jan. 26 Florida State Home (Texas Regional — 2024 ITA Kickoff Weekend)
Sat. Jan. 27 Texas/Baylor Home (Texas Regional — 2024 ITA Kickoff Weekend)
Sat. Feb. 10 Arlington/UIW Away
Fri. Feb. 16 Wichita State Home
Sun. Feb. 18 LSU Home
Sat. Feb. 24 Denver Home
Sun. Feb. 25 FIU Home
Tue. Feb. 27 Texas A&M Away
Wed. March 6 Texas A&M CC Home
Sat. March 9 Rice* Home
Wed. March 13 UCSB Away
Fri. March 15 San Diego Away
Fri. March 22 Charlotte* Away
Sat. March 23 USF* Away (in Charlotte)
Sat. March 30 Tulsa* Away
Thu. April 4 TCU Home
Tue. April 9 Baylor Away
Mon. April 15 Memphis* Home
Fri. April 19 AAC Championship Home
*Indicates conference opponent
