Colorado Buffaloes Tennis Team Faces Busy Weekend in Minneapolis

Buffs take on Alabama, Minnesota, and St. Thomas in three-match road trip

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Colorado Buffaloes tennis team is gearing up for a busy weekend on the road, ready for three matches in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The weekend will begin on Friday against Alabama, followed by matches against Minnesota and St. Thomas on Sunday. The Buffs have seen limited prior competition against these teams, making this a challenging but exciting opportunity.

Why it matters

This weekend's matches will provide the Colorado tennis team with valuable experience against strong opponents, helping them prepare for the rest of the season and potential postseason play. The Buffs will face ranked singles players from Alabama and Minnesota, testing their skills at the highest level.

The details

The Buffs will take on Alabama on Friday, who holds a 6-0 record this season and has swept four teams. Colorado has a 2-1 overall record against Alabama, with their last meeting in 2007 resulting in a close 4-3 Alabama victory. On Sunday, the Buffs will face Minnesota, who also holds a 6-0 record, and St. Thomas, who has a 2-1 record so far this season. Colorado has a 5-1 series record against Minnesota, with their last meeting in 2020 resulting in a 4-1 Colorado win.

  • The weekend will begin on Friday, February 14, 2026 at 2 p.m. MT.
  • The first match against Minnesota will be on Sunday, February 16, 2026 at 8 a.m. MT.
  • The second match against St. Thomas will be on Sunday, February 16, 2026 at 2 p.m. MT.

The players

Anthony Pham

Head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes tennis team.

Kristina Paskauskas

The No. 45 ranked singles player on the Alabama team.

Aiva Schmitz

The No. 117 ranked singles player on the Minnesota team.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“Good opportunities coming forward this weekend. Each match is going to present different challenges.”

— Anthony Pham, Head coach (cubuffs.com)

“We know Alabama is a good team. They've made the tournament the last couple of years. Playing them in Minnesota at a neutral site will be a test.”

— Anthony Pham, Head coach (cubuffs.com)

“Minnesota is also off to a good start, which will be good for us. Playing St. Thomas in a double header will present different challenges for our team, but I believe we are in a good place right now, and the team is excited to get back and compete this weekend.”

— Anthony Pham, Head coach (cubuffs.com)

The takeaway

This weekend's matches against strong opponents will provide valuable experience for the Colorado Buffaloes tennis team as they prepare for the rest of the season and potential postseason play. The Buffs will face ranked singles players and teams with impressive records, testing their skills at the highest level and helping them identify areas for improvement.