Michigan State University (MSU) is hosting the Michigan State Classic, a women’s tennis tournament presented by Auto-Owner’s Insurance, from Friday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 8, on its indoor courts. The event features singles and doubles competition with players from Ball State, Boston College, Eastern Michigan, UIC, Minnesota, and Notre Dame, as well as Michigan on Saturday and Sunday. The tournament marks MSU’s second home fall tournament, as reported by MSU’s official athletics site.
The tournament’s structure, subject to change, ensures daily action across both singles and doubles for all participating teams. Matches begin at 10 a.m. each day on the MSU Indoor Tennis Courts, with free admission for spectators. Fans can access live streaming and updated schedules and results via the Tournament Central page, which also carries parking information, and follow the team’s social media channels for the latest news. This weekend’s competition gives the Spartans a late-fall opportunity to compete against a varied field of opponents.
Six Players Competing in the Classic
Starting Friday, MSU will have six players competing in the Classic. The roster includes juniors Ellie Blackford, Kinsey Crawford, and Nina Plihal, alongside freshmen Amiya Bowles, Mengqiao Lu, and Nora Syrtveit. In doubles play, the pairings are junior Ellie Blackford with freshman Mengqiao Lu, and freshmen Amiya Bowles and Nora Syrtveit. All six Spartans will also be in action in singles. To stay current with the Spartan women’s tennis team, fans can follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @MSU_WTennis.
Matches Creating Varied Competitive Environment
The tournament field presents a range of competitive challenges for the Spartans, with visiting players from programs including Boston College and Notre Dame. The matches involving the University of Michigan on Saturday and Sunday are a notable part of the weekend’s schedule.
The Bottom Line
- The Michigan State Classic is MSU’s second home fall tournament, providing a platform to showcase talent and engage fans, with free admission.
- The tournament’s mix of visiting programs and the Michigan matches on Saturday and Sunday creates a varied competitive environment for the Spartans.
- Admission is free, and fans can visit the Tournament Central page for parking information.
Visiting Teams and Event Logistics
The Spartans are set to host players from Ball State, Boston College, Eastern Michigan, UIC, Minnesota, and Notre Dame for this weekend’s event, in addition to facing Michigan on Saturday and Sunday. All matches will be held at the MSU Indoor Tennis Courts, with the first serve at 10 a.m. Although the schedule is liable to modification, each day of the tournament will feature both singles and doubles matches involving every team. Spectators can track updated schedules and results through the Tournament Central, as well as by watching the live stream.
Event Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | Friday-Sunday, Nov. 6-8 | Second home fall tournament of the season |
| Venue | MSU Indoor Tennis Courts | Matches start at 10 a.m. daily |
| Admission | Free | Parking information on the Tournament Central page |
Sponsorship and Program Support
The Michigan State Classic is presented by Auto-Owner’s Insurance, a corporate partnership attached to the event. Hosting a home tournament gives the Spartans the chance to compete on their own courts in front of fans, with live streaming and Tournament Central updates making the event accessible to a wider audience. For the program, the weekend offers six players — a mix of juniors and freshmen — the opportunity to gain competitive matches against a varied field of visiting opponents.
Pairings Shaping the Weekend's Action
The weekend’s Michigan State Classic gives the current MSU roster, with its mix of juniors and freshmen, valuable fall competition. The pairings of Blackford with Lu and Bowles with Syrtveit in doubles, along with all six players in singles action, will shape how the weekend unfolds. Fans can follow the Tournament Central for updated schedules and results throughout the event, and keep up with the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter by following @MSU_WTennis.
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