Western Michigan Women's Tennis Hits the Road

Broncos face Big Ten foes Minnesota and Michigan State this weekend

Jan. 30, 2026 at 10:55am

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The Western Michigan women's tennis team hits the road this weekend for a pair of matches against Big Ten opponents. On Saturday, the Broncos will take on Minnesota in a neutral site match, followed by a Sunday matchup against Michigan State.

Why it matters

The Broncos are looking to build on their strong 3-1 start to the season, with wins over Illinois State and Grand Valley State last Friday. Facing Big Ten competition will be a good test for the team as they prepare for conference play.

The details

Western Michigan opened the season with a 4-3 win over Illinois State and a 6-1 victory over Grand Valley State last Friday. Senior Erin Smitek clinched both wins for the Broncos, going 4-0 across singles and doubles matches. This weekend, WMU will face Minnesota on Saturday and Michigan State on Sunday, both matches starting at 10 a.m. ET.

  • The Broncos take on Minnesota on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET.
  • Western Michigan faces Michigan State on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET.

The players

Erin Smitek

A senior on the Western Michigan women's tennis team who clinched both of the Broncos' wins last Friday against Illinois State and Grand Valley State.

Western Michigan Broncos

The women's tennis team from Western Michigan University, who currently hold a 3-1 record to start the season.

Minnesota Golden Gophers

The women's tennis team from the University of Minnesota, who are 2-0 to open the season with wins over Iowa State and North Dakota.

Michigan State Spartans

The women's tennis team from Michigan State University, who are set to open their dual match season against Western Michigan on Sunday.

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What’s next

After this weekend's matches, Western Michigan will continue their road trip next Saturday and Sunday. The Broncos will take on Cincinnati on Saturday, February 7th at 1:30 p.m. and then face Dayton on Sunday, February 8th at 10 a.m.

The takeaway

The Broncos' strong start to the season, including a pair of wins last Friday, has them well-positioned as they head on the road to face Big Ten competition in Minnesota and Michigan State. A successful weekend could provide valuable momentum for Western Michigan as they prepare for conference play.