HOUSTON\u00a0\u2014 The University of Houston Tennis team and first-year Head Coach Valeriya Zeleva announced the 2026 fall schedule on Monday.<\/p>\n
The schedule consists of six events across September, October and November. The middle four events see the Cougars stay in-state, with the first competition in North Carolina and the last in Georgia.<\/p>\n
To begin the fall, athletes will split to compete in the ITA All-American Championships in Cary, N.C. (Sept. 19-27) or stay in Houston for the Rice Invite (Sept. 25-27).<\/p>\n
Following a week break from action, Houston travels to Waco, Texas for the ITA Texas Regional Championship (Oct. 7-12).\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Cougars then head to Fort Worth, Texas for TCU’s Battle for the Boot (Oct. 22-25) and the ITA Central Sectional Championships (Nov. 5-8).\u00a0<\/p>\n
To conclude the fall, the Cougars that qualify will compete in the Women’s Division 1 Singles and Doubles Championships in Athens, Georgia from Nov. 17-22.<\/p>\n
ABOUT THE COUGARS
\nFirst-year Head Coach Valeriya Zeleva leads the Cougars into the 2026-2027 Tennis season. Additional newcomers include three freshmen and Summit League standout Natalie Cinkova. The Cougars return four student-athletes following a historic 2025-26 season that saw the Cougars start the season 11-0 and finish the season ranked #48.<\/p>\n
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