.png&type=webp)
University of Massachusets Athletics
Saturday, April 25
Oxford, Ohio
10 A.M.
University of Massachusetts
vs
Miami (OH)
Photo by: THOM KENDALL FOR UMASS ATHLETICS
#1 Tennis Faces #4 Miami (OH) In MAC Semifinals
April 24, 2026 | Tennis
The Minutewomen begin tournament action with the RedHawks on Saturday, April 25, at 10 a.m.
AMHERST, Mass. – The No. 1 University of Massachusetts tennis team begins Mid-American Conference Championship competition on Saturday, April 25, against No. 4 Miami (OH) in Oxford, Miami. First serve is slated for 10 a.m. at the Miami Tennis Courts.
The Minutewomen earned the No. 1 seed for only the second time in program history, doing so in the 2000-01 season, and for the first time with head coach Juancarlos Nunez at the helm.
UMass capped the regular season with a 16-4 overall record and a 7-1 MAC record. The team finished its home schedule with a 9-1 record, winning eight straight at home dating back from February 15 through April 19. The Minutewomen also went on an eight-match win streak, both home and on the road, from March 8 to April 10, which included a seven-match win streak in the conference.
Massachusetts' opponent, Miami (OH) completed the regular season with an 8-13 overall record and a 4-4 league record. The Minutewomen and RedHawks met last on March 20 in Oxford, Ohio, where UMass came away with the 4-3 victory.
Earlier in the week, the MAC announced postseason awards, as Nunez and senior Ella Faessler highlighted four awards for the Minutewomen. Nunez was named the MAC Coach of the Year, marking the second time in his career to receive the honor. Faessler garnered MAC Player of the Year, earning the accolade for the first time in her career and becoming the fourth Minutewomen to tab conference Player of the Year, with the last time being in 2024.
Additionally, Faessler was placed on the All-MAC First Team, as junior Amelia Tye landed on the All-MAC Second Team. Faessler's All-Conference honor was the third in her career in as many years, while Tye picked up the honor for the second straight year.
The Minutewomen earned the No. 1 seed for only the second time in program history, doing so in the 2000-01 season, and for the first time with head coach Juancarlos Nunez at the helm.
UMass capped the regular season with a 16-4 overall record and a 7-1 MAC record. The team finished its home schedule with a 9-1 record, winning eight straight at home dating back from February 15 through April 19. The Minutewomen also went on an eight-match win streak, both home and on the road, from March 8 to April 10, which included a seven-match win streak in the conference.
Massachusetts' opponent, Miami (OH) completed the regular season with an 8-13 overall record and a 4-4 league record. The Minutewomen and RedHawks met last on March 20 in Oxford, Ohio, where UMass came away with the 4-3 victory.
Earlier in the week, the MAC announced postseason awards, as Nunez and senior Ella Faessler highlighted four awards for the Minutewomen. Nunez was named the MAC Coach of the Year, marking the second time in his career to receive the honor. Faessler garnered MAC Player of the Year, earning the accolade for the first time in her career and becoming the fourth Minutewomen to tab conference Player of the Year, with the last time being in 2024.
Additionally, Faessler was placed on the All-MAC First Team, as junior Amelia Tye landed on the All-MAC Second Team. Faessler's All-Conference honor was the third in her career in as many years, while Tye picked up the honor for the second straight year.
Players Mentioned
/ Tennis
/ Tennis
Tennis Highlights vs. Binghamton (01/26/20)
Sunday, January 26
Tennis Highlights vs. Fordham (04/19/19)
Friday, April 19
UMass vs. Rhode Island Tennis Highlights (04/18/19)
Thursday, April 18
Tennis Highlights vs. GW (03/30/19)
Saturday, March 30