Colorado University Athletics
Friday, February 13
Minneapolis, MN
2 p.m.
Colorado
vs
Alabama
Tennis Buffs Ready for Three Match Weekend
February 12, 2026 | Tennis
BOULDER – The Colorado Buffaloes tennis team is gearing up for a busy weekend on the road, ready for three matches in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
"Good opportunities coming forward this weekend," said head coach Anthony Pham. "Each match is going to present different challenges."
The weekend will begin on Friday against Alabama, who holds a 6-0 record this season. The Crimson Tide has wiped out four teams with a sweep and outscored their opponents 30-2.
The Buffs have seen Alabama only three times in past competition, earning a 2-1 overall record. The last meeting was held in 2007, where Alabama downed Colorado in a close 4-3 finish.
"We know Alabama is a good team," said Pham. "They've made the tournament the last couple of years. Playing them in Minnesota at a neutral site will be a test."
Minnesota has found similar success this season, also holding a 6-0 record. The Gophers started their season off with a win over Big 12 opponent, Iowa State, 5-2.
Colorado holds a short history with Minnesota as well, holding a 5-1 series record. The last meeting came in 2020 at home where Colorado downed the Gophers, 4-1.
With a ranked singles players from each team, Colorado will find strong competition this weekend. The Tide currently have one top 50 singles player, No. 45 Kristina Paskauskas. From Minnesota, Aiva Schmitz currently holds the No. 117 ranking.
The last match of the weekend against St. Thomas will be the first meeting for the teams. The Tommies currently hold a 2-1 record, looking for another win over Drake University before facing the Buffaloes on Sunday.
The first match of the season for St. Thomas came as a loss from Iowa State, 6-1, but quickly bounced back to find matching 4-3 wins over Western Illinois and Bradley University.
"Minnesota is also off to a good start, which will be good for us," Pham said. "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."
Competition will begin at 2 p.m. (MT) on Friday at the Baseline Tennis Center. On Sunday, the first match up against Minnesota will begin at 8 a.m., followed by the second against St. Thomas at 2 p.m, at InnerCity Tennis. Live updates and information will be available to follow on Instagram and X at @cubuffstennis.
"Good opportunities coming forward this weekend," said head coach Anthony Pham. "Each match is going to present different challenges."
The weekend will begin on Friday against Alabama, who holds a 6-0 record this season. The Crimson Tide has wiped out four teams with a sweep and outscored their opponents 30-2.
The Buffs have seen Alabama only three times in past competition, earning a 2-1 overall record. The last meeting was held in 2007, where Alabama downed Colorado in a close 4-3 finish.
"We know Alabama is a good team," said Pham. "They've made the tournament the last couple of years. Playing them in Minnesota at a neutral site will be a test."
Minnesota has found similar success this season, also holding a 6-0 record. The Gophers started their season off with a win over Big 12 opponent, Iowa State, 5-2.
Colorado holds a short history with Minnesota as well, holding a 5-1 series record. The last meeting came in 2020 at home where Colorado downed the Gophers, 4-1.
With a ranked singles players from each team, Colorado will find strong competition this weekend. The Tide currently have one top 50 singles player, No. 45 Kristina Paskauskas. From Minnesota, Aiva Schmitz currently holds the No. 117 ranking.
The last match of the weekend against St. Thomas will be the first meeting for the teams. The Tommies currently hold a 2-1 record, looking for another win over Drake University before facing the Buffaloes on Sunday.
The first match of the season for St. Thomas came as a loss from Iowa State, 6-1, but quickly bounced back to find matching 4-3 wins over Western Illinois and Bradley University.
"Minnesota is also off to a good start, which will be good for us," Pham said. "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."
Competition will begin at 2 p.m. (MT) on Friday at the Baseline Tennis Center. On Sunday, the first match up against Minnesota will begin at 8 a.m., followed by the second against St. Thomas at 2 p.m, at InnerCity Tennis. Live updates and information will be available to follow on Instagram and X at @cubuffstennis.
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