Pursuit of SEC Perfection Continues with South Carolina Saturday
Friday, March 27, 2015 | Women's Tennis
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 5 Florida Gators look to extend their perfect Southeastern Conference record, when they host No. 26 South Carolina on Saturday, March 28 at 1 p.m. at the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex.
The Gators lead the all-time series with the Gamecocks, 40-2, and boast a 17-0 record versus South Carolina when playing in Gainesville.
UF remains the only SEC team undefeated in conference action following a tough road test at Texas A&M. The Gators pulled out a 4-3 comeback victory over the Aggies.
Freshman No. 112 Peggy Porter, a native of Dallas, Texas, clinched the win in her home state with a three-set victory over Texas A&M's No. 101-ranked Stefania Hristov, 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2). The Gators started at a disadvantage after dropping the doubles point for the first time since Feb. 27. The Orange and Blue quickly found themselves trailing, 2-0, but wins from Brooke Austin and Kourtney Keegan evened the score. Texas A&M responded with a win at No. 4 to regain the lead, but rookies Josie Kuhlman and Porter managed to close it out for the Gators.
Last Time:
Last season, Florida defeated South Carolina in Columbia, S.C., 4-0. Brianna Morgan clinched the win for UF.
Florida vs. SEC Teams:
Florida holds a 435-29 all-time record against Southeastern Conference opponents including postseason matchups, and a 368-19 mark in regular-season matches (8-0 this season).
142 and Counting:
Florida boasts an overall program-record home winning streak of 142 matches. The streak is the longest active home winning streak of any NCAA DI team.
Home Sweet Home:
Florida owns a remarkable 477-25 all-time home record. Additionally, they are 196-1 all-time versus SEC opponents at the Ring Tennis Complex.
Tough to Beat:
The Gators remain the only undefeated team in Southeastern Conference action. Florida is riding an eleven-match winning streak and has taken down its last seven opponents by a combined score of 37-7.
Back-to-Back Clinches for Kuhlman:
Freshman Josie Kuhlman earned the match-winning singles victory for Florida in back-to-back contests: versus Ole Miss and Mississippi State. The rookie is currently riding a seven-match winning streak in singles play. She was named SEC Freshman of the Week on March 25.
Second-Year Success:
Sophomore Kourtney Keegan is riding a nine-match winning streak in singles, the longest active streak by a Gator, and has not dropped a set in nine matches.
PROMOTIONS:
Popcorn Giveaway – First 100 fans in attendance will receive a voucher for a free small popcorn
Selfie Saturday – Tweet photos of yourself at the match using the hashtag #GameSetMatchUF The fan with the most spirited photo using the hashtag throughout the match will receive a Florida Tennis prize pack
#5 Florida (16-1, 8-0) vs. #26 South Carolina (12-6, 4-4)
Saturday, March 28 at 1 p.m.
Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex, Gainesville, Fla.
Live Stats: http://www.gatorzone.com/tennis/live/?sport=tennw&live_match=12466
Notes: http://www.gatorzone.com/tennis/women/stats/notes/pre/20150328130000.pdf
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