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MSU Women’s Tennis to Host Two Non-Conference Matches This Weekend
2/19/2026 1:37:00 PM | Women's Tennis
Spartan women’s tennis hosts Toledo and Dartmouth for their final non-conference matches prior to Big Ten action.
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State women's tennis returns to the MSU Indoor Tennis Center for a weekend full of action, starting on Friday, Feb. 20 at 5 p.m. against Toledo and then continuing on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 12 p.m. versus Dartmouth.
Additionally, Dartmouth and Toledo will take the courts in a neutral territory match on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 12 p.m.
This weekend's matches serve as the Breast Cancer Awareness matches for MSU. Fans who are able to attend are encouraged to wear pink in support of awareness.
The Spartan Strength Kits Donation Drive will also be active during the event, fans are encouraged to donate tumblers, lemon candy, fuzzy socks, lip balm, tea or unscented lotion to support breast cancer warriors.
Fans who can't make it out to the action in person can follow along with "Live Results" and "Watch Live" links available at MSUSpartans.com.
The Spartans return after a difficult weekend in New York, N. Y., where the team dropped both of their matches against tough Ivy League opponents.
The Green & White slide to 5-2 going into their two-game homestand prior to kicking off Big Ten Conference Action.
Scouting Toledo
Toledo women's tennis has had a strong start to their season, posting a 4-2 record.
The Rockets' two losses came to DePaul, who MSU faced multiple times during the fall tournament season, and UIC, both in close defeats.
Toledo has a history of successful seasons, with each of their past five seasons earning over a .600 win percentage.
While in East Lansing, the Rockets will also face Dartmouth for the first time.
Series History vs. Toledo
MSU remains undefeated against the Rockets since the 2000-01 season. Holding a 19-0 record, the Spartans look to remain undefeated against the school just south of the Michigan border.
During the last match-up against Toledo during the 2023-24 season, the Spartans slated a 5-2 win.
Current MSU senior Matilde Morais contributed to the win, clinching the doubles point for the Green & White at No. 2 doubles with former Spartan Liisa Vehvilinan. She later went on to win her match at No. 1 singles in a tie-break set, earning a point in MSU's favor, 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 1-0 (11-9).
This meeting serves as the first in two seasons for the two teams, who previously met in consecutive seasons from 2000-2018.
Scouting Dartmouth
Dartmouth has had a difficult start to its season, earning a 4-3 record, but currently holding a three-match losing streak.
All three of the losses came from the ECAC Championships, where the team fell to Penn, Cornell and Havard- every single match came down to the final point.
Although the team had a bye-week, Dartmouth will face Toledo in a neutral territory match on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 12 p.m. prior to facing MSU.
Series History vs. Dartmouth
The Green & White and Dartmouth had their first meeting during the 2018-19 season, where the Spartans were victorious 6-1.
Since the two teams first meeting, MSU has upheld a 3-0 record, most recently earning a 6-1 win in Hanover, N. H.
Seniors Issey Purser and Morais were both victors in their singles matches during the match.
At No. 1 singles Morais earned a 6-3, 6-7 (4-7), 1-0 (10-7) victory, while Purser at No. 4 singles slated a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 win.
Up Next
Spartan women's tennis kicks off their Big Ten schedule on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 12 p.m. in Columbus, Ohio to face off against the Ohio State Buckeyes.
MSU does not return to East Lansing until Friday, March 13 at p.m. to compete against the Iowa Blackhawks.
Fans can stay up to date with Spartan women's tennis on Instagram, X and Facebook by following @msu_wtennis.
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