MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho Women's Tennis team will begin the 2020 regular season schedule on the road just a few miles down the road against Washington State University in Pullman.

Idaho takes the court for the first time this season at noon on Saturday, after finishing 13-9 overall and 8-2 in conference play last season. The Vandals were picked to finish third in the Big Sky Preseason Coaches poll released last week.

Idaho will meet Washington State for the 20^th time all-time and are still seeking their first win against the Cougars.

WSU finished 19-11 last season and 3-7 in the PAC-12 Conference. This year they make their home debut against the Vandals after a win at Hawai'i earlier this month.

The Vandals bring back four players from last years Big Sky runner up roster, including second team All-Big Sky selections Laura Spataro and Marta Magalhaes.

Head Coach Babar Akbar adds four newcomers to the group of upperclassmen this season with two freshman and two transfers.

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