ROCK HILL, S.C. – Winthrop women's tennis (4-2) heads north to face ACC power Wake Forest (5-1) Saturday afternoon.
            

Winthrop (4-2, 0-0 Big South) at Wake Forest (5-1, 0-0 ACC)
Date	Saturday, Feb. 16, 12 p.m.
Location	Wake Forest Tennis Complex/Indoor Tennis Center
Admission	Free
Live Video	Godeacs.com/watch
Live Stats	Statbroadcast.com

 
EAGLE HIGHLIGHTS 
-Winthrop has put up two impressive close victories so far this season. The Eagles opened the season with a 4-3 victory over William & Mary with newcomer Rafaela Santos delivering the clinching point at the No. 4 position. At the ITA Kickoff Weekend, Winthrop took down Memphis 4-3, with senior Ellie Burns clinching the match with a three-set victory at No. 6.

-All-Americans Megan Kauffman and Lauren Proctor are undefeated at the No. 1 doubles position at 5-0 so far this season. The duo is familiar with the Wake Forest facility, the site of the NCAA Doubles Championship last spring.

-No. 32 Proctor is undefeated in singles play, including a victory over No. 24 Kenya Jones of Georgia Tech.
 
-Senior Ellie Burns is on a four-match winning streak for a 4-2 overall record at the  No. 6 position.

THE MATCH-UP
-Wake Forest enjoys three nationally ranked singles players in No. 51 Emma Davis, No. 95 Anna Ulyashchenko and No. 122 Chandler Carter.
 
-The Deacons have posted three 7-0 sweeps this season, wins over College of Charleston, Liberty and Western Carolina. They also have wins over Arizona State and William & Mary, with their lone loss coming to No. 14 South Carolina.

NATIONAL RANKINGS
In the latest ITA/Oracle Division I National Rankings released Feb. 6, Megan Kauffman and Lauren Proctor moved up to No. 20 in the nation in the doubles rankings, while Proctor jumped to No. 32 in the singles list. 

UP NEXT
The Eagles return to Rock Hill Tennis Center to host Charlotte on Fri., Feb. 22 at 2 p.m.

28^th ANNUAL EAGLE CLUB SCHOLARSHIP AUCTION (MAR. 30)
The 28^th Annual Eagle Club Scholarship Auction is right around the corner, so get your tickets now for this fantastic event supporting Winthrop student-athletes. This year's event is Sat., Mar. 30, heading outdoors under the stars at The Winthrop Ballpark. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the silent auction beginning at 6 p.m. followed by dinner and a live auction. Click here for tickets and more information.