Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Friday, January 16
Jacksonville, Fla.
1 p.m.
Florida Atlantic
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North Florida
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Women’s Tennis Opens with Five Road Matches
1/12/2026 1:08:00 PM | Women's Tennis
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic women's tennis will open the 2026 season this Friday, Jan. 16 at North Florida, in Jacksonville. The match, scheduled for 1 p.m., will mark the 14th meeting between the two schools.
The match begins a 20-match 2026 slate, working towards a return trip to the NCAA Tournament in May.
The Owls will welcome back five players, including junior Panna Bartha, who has played on the top two courts as an underclassman, as well as the doubles duo of Malwina Rowinska and Lara Smejkal, who were 16-5 a year ago.
VIDEO PREVIEW
Following the UNF contest, the Owls will play three additional matches on the road over the next four weeks, before returning home Friday, Jan. 30 when they host Syracuse at 4 p.m. They will then have a two-week break before February 13, when they play host to Florida Gulf Coast at the Kimberly V. Strauss Tennis Center. In all, the Owls will play nine home matches, six versus in-state foes and four against fellow American Conference members.
THIS WEEK
Florida Atlantic is entering Friday's match with a 7-6 all-time match advantage, including a 7-0 win a year ago in Boca Raton. It will be the 2026 dual season opener for both squads.
The Owls will remain in Jacksonville for a neutral-site match versus Georgia Southern.
The all-time series stands at 3-1 in favor of FAU, including a 4-2 victory in the last meeting, which took place on March 16, 2017.
FAU will then travel to Houston where the Owls will play a non-conference match against fellow American Conference member Rice.
The match will be the sixth between the two teams, with the Florida Atlantic Owls looking for their first win.
COMPLETE SCHEDULE
For a complete schedule, click HERE.
FOLLOW THE OWLS
Follow the Owls on X and Instagram @FAUWTennis.
The match begins a 20-match 2026 slate, working towards a return trip to the NCAA Tournament in May.
The Owls will welcome back five players, including junior Panna Bartha, who has played on the top two courts as an underclassman, as well as the doubles duo of Malwina Rowinska and Lara Smejkal, who were 16-5 a year ago.
VIDEO PREVIEW
Following the UNF contest, the Owls will play three additional matches on the road over the next four weeks, before returning home Friday, Jan. 30 when they host Syracuse at 4 p.m. They will then have a two-week break before February 13, when they play host to Florida Gulf Coast at the Kimberly V. Strauss Tennis Center. In all, the Owls will play nine home matches, six versus in-state foes and four against fellow American Conference members.
THIS WEEK
| Florida Atlantic at North Florida (UNF Tennis Complex) | ||
| Florida Atlantic at UNF | Jacksonville, Fla. | Friday, Jan. 16 | 1 p.m. | |
| Match Links | Live Stats | |
| Florida Atlantic Links | News | Roster | Schedule | Stats | |
| UNF Links | News | Roster | Schedule | Stats | |
Florida Atlantic is entering Friday's match with a 7-6 all-time match advantage, including a 7-0 win a year ago in Boca Raton. It will be the 2026 dual season opener for both squads.
The Owls will remain in Jacksonville for a neutral-site match versus Georgia Southern.
| Florida Atlantic vs. Georgia Southern (UNF Tennis Complex) | ||
| Florida Atlantic versus Georgia Southern at UNF | Jacksonville, Fla. | Friday, Jan. 17 | 1 p.m. | |
| Match Links | Live Stats | |
| Florida Atlantic Links | News | Roster | Schedule | Stats | |
| Georgia Southern Links | News | Roster | Schedule | Stats | |
The all-time series stands at 3-1 in favor of FAU, including a 4-2 victory in the last meeting, which took place on March 16, 2017.
FAU will then travel to Houston where the Owls will play a non-conference match against fellow American Conference member Rice.
| Florida Atlantic at Rice (George R Brown Tennis Center) | ||
| Florida Atlantic at Rice | Houston, Texas | Monday, Jan. 19 | 11 a.m. | |
| Match Links | Live Stats and Video | |
| Florida Atlantic Links | News | Roster | Schedule | Stats | |
| Rice Links | News | Roster | Schedule | Stats | |
The match will be the sixth between the two teams, with the Florida Atlantic Owls looking for their first win.
COMPLETE SCHEDULE
For a complete schedule, click HERE.
FOLLOW THE OWLS
Follow the Owls on X and Instagram @FAUWTennis.
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