The Ferris State University men’s and women’s tennis teams played a pair of matches against Grand Valley State University on March 28, resulting in a split outcome in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) action.
The results matter for both squads as they compete within the NCAA Division II structure and the GLIAC, where standings influence postseason opportunities. According to the official website, Ferris State Bulldogs Women’s Tennis participates in NCAA Division II competitions within the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, facing regional and national opponents according to the official website.
In Saturday’s contests, the Bulldog men remained undefeated in league play after defeating GVSU 5-2. The Lakers initially secured the doubles point with wins at one and three singles. However, Ferris State responded by winning four out of six singles matches, including victories at the top three spots and a three-set win at five singles. Meanwhile, the women’s team suffered its first conference loss of the season with a 7-0 defeat. The Bulldogs’ pairing of Yara Madi and Ainsley Zulueta won their doubles match at third position, but GVSU swept all six singles matches.
Ferris State Bulldogs Women’s Tennis employs dedicated facilities for training and matches according to the official website. The program operates as a collegiate women’s tennis program aligned with Ferris State University and competes as part of both NCAA Division II and GLIAC structures according to their official site.
Looking ahead, Ferris State will return home for a four-match league homestand beginning Friday, April 3. The women are scheduled to play Michigan Tech at 10 a.m., followed by the men’s match at 2 p.m., both hosted at FSU Racquet and Fitness Center. Match results can be found online: Men’s Match Results, Women’s Match Results.
Ferris State Bulldogs Women’s Tennis earned GLIAC All-Academic honors for its student-athletes during the 2024-25 campaign according to their official website. This recognition highlights academic achievements alongside athletic competition.
