After a strong finish in 2008, the Concordia University women's tennis team will look a lot different as they face a challenging schedule in the upcoming season. They will be without three of the players from the lineup last year. "The loss of Erinn (Beckman) at No. 2 will move everyone up in the lineup," says Coach Amy Harms. "The returners are aware of what they will be up against, and I'm confident they will work hard to prepare for that challenge."
In 2008 the Bulldogs finished 11-4 overall while finishing 6-2 in the GPAC and were a regional finalist. With the losses of Erinn Beckmann, Leah Koopman and Jess Svajhart, the Bulldogs will look to replace them with top returners Hannah Krueger, Heather Jackson and Taylor Cook.
With some questions marks still remaining for many of the GPAC teams and an expected top team in Nebraska Wesleyan, the race in the conference could be wide open.