CLARKSVILLE – Coming off its first win of the season, Austin Peay State University women's tennis team prepares for a 12:30 p.m. match, Tuesday, against West Florida at the Ralph Carson Tennis Complex in Pensacola, Florida

After concluding a three-match Kentucky road trip with a victory against Western Kentucky, the Governors head to the Sunshine State for their second-ever meeting against the Argonauts.

Freshman Denise Torrealba has highlighted the Govs' lineup throughout the non-conference slate this season. After moving up to the No. 1 singles position against WKU, Torrealba won the match-clinching point against the Hilltoppers' Cora-Lynn Von Dunger for her third singles win.

Senior Martina Paladini-Jennings has alsobeen reliable for the Govs this season. The London, England native is 3-3 in singles from the No. 3 and No. 4 positions, and has pair of wins alongside freshman Yu-Hua Cheng in doubles.

The No. 12 team in the Division II Women's Intercollegiate Tennis Association Coaches Poll, West Florida has appeared in 26-straight Gulf South Conference Tournament Championship matches and has won 19 GSC Championships since 1995.

The Argonauts return six players from their 2021 team that finished runners-up in the GSC Championship and the NCAA South Regionals last season, including Sara Yigin, a 2021 ITA All-American, GSC Freshman of the year and First Team All-GSC recipient from last spring. 

Up Next

Following their match against West Florida, the Governors return to Clarksville for the first time this season to host North Alabama at 2 p.m., March 11, at the Governors Tennis Courts.

Scouting the Eagles

2022 Record: 1-4 (0-1 GSC)

2021 Record: 16-6 (9-1 GSC)

2021 Season Result: West Florida fell to top-seeded West Alabama, 4-3, in the championship match of the GSC Tournament. The Argonauts then defeated West Alabama, 4-1, in the first round of the NCAA South Regional, before falling to Barry, 4-0 in the title match. 

Returners/Newcomers: 6/5

All-Time Series: 1-0, West Florida 

Last Meeting: Austin Peay fell to No. 7 West Florida, 6-3, March 8, 2017 in the only previous meeting between the Governors and Argonauts. 

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