No. 26 Oklahoma State is gearing up for a busy weekend. They’ll face No. 25 TCU on Friday at 5 p.m., followed by a match against No. 36 Baylor on Sunday at noon. The Cowgirls come in with a solid 4-1 in conference play and recently defeated No. 62 Kansas State. TCU holds an 11-2 record but recently fell to No. 48 Kansas, while Baylor is on a four-match winning streak, having taken down teams like Cincinnati and West Virginia.
Match Viewership
Fans can catch all the action with live scoring and streaming. For Friday’s match against TCU, you can follow along here. For live stats, check out this link. On Sunday, watch the match against Baylor here and follow the score here.
Current Rankings
Oklahoma State is currently ranked No. 26 among 13 Big 12 teams also included in this week’s rankings. TCU stands at No. 25, while Baylor is at No. 36. Individual rankings show Rose Marie Nijkamp at No. 27 in singles, Olivia Lincer at No. 74, and Lucia Peyre at No. 76. In doubles, Nijkamp and Anastasiya Komar have climbed to No. 12.
Historical Matchup
This weekend’s matchups are significant. In their history, Oklahoma State holds a 17-9 lead over TCU, with 12 straight victories against them. The Cowgirls have also performed well against Baylor, winning eight out of the last nine encounters.
Fresh Talent
Oklahoma State has recently welcomed Karolina Lincer to its roster. She’s making her debut early and joining her sister, Olivia Lincer, who has been impressing this season with an 8-2 record in singles and 8-1 in doubles. Freshman Luca Udvardy is another standout, boasting a 7-1 singles record and an undefeated 9-0 in doubles.
Doubles Dominance
Doubles play has been crucial for Oklahoma State, winning the doubles point in 10 matches so far. They’ve won the doubles point in their last six matches and are looking to continue this streak through the weekend.
Current Trends
- Oklahoma State has won the doubles point in six consecutive matches.
- Luca Udvardy has a winning streak of seven singles matches.
- Olivia Lincer and Udvardy are 6-0 in doubles on court two.
- In singles, Oklahoma State is 9-1 on court four, with contributions from three different Cowgirls.
Future Implications
A win this weekend would boost Oklahoma State to a 9-5 overall record and 6-1 in conference play. It would also extend their home win streak to 10 games and add to their impressive record against TCU.
Overall, this weekend’s matches are critical for the Cowgirls, not just in terms of rankings but also for momentum as they aim to solidify their standing in conference play.
