March 28, 2002

CLEMSON, SC - The 53rd-ranked Clemson women's tennis team will play host to the 43rd-ranked Maryland Terrapins on Saturday at the Hoke Sloan Tennis Center. First serve is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. The Tigers will take on #48 Virginia on Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. in Clemson.

Clemson is 9-7 on the season, and 1-1 in ACC matches. Last week the Tigers traveled to Hawaii where they won three out of four matches. The most notable victory of the week was a 5-2 decision over 44th-ranked Oklahoma.

Entering this weekend's matches, Maryland is 9-4 on the season and 1-0 in conference play. Clemson has an 18-3 all-time record against the Terrapins. Last season the Tigers won a 4-3 decision over Maryland. Virginia has an 8-2 record (1-0 in the ACC) entering this weekend's match. The Tigers hold a 21-3 all-time edge over the Cavaliers. Clemson fell to then 59th-ranked Virginia, 7-0 last season.