Marshall University’s tennis team begins a two-match homestand this weekend beginning 5 p.m. Friday against Florida International University at the Huntington Tennis Club.

Marshall is 4-6 following its road loss against Pennsylvania State University Sunday. The Nitty Lions defeated the Herd 6-1.

Junior Rachael Morales picked up the lone win for the Herd with a straight set victory in the second singles position. Morales, who improved to 7-1 this season, defeated Ekatrina Bilk, 6-2, 6-1.

Forty-eighth-ranked Florida International (7-1) is riding a six-match win streak with its most recent victory coming after a 4-1 win against the University of Texas at Arlington.

In dual matches this season, Florida International has lost seven points, while earing 44. The Panthers have defeated five teams by shutout this season.

The Herd is led by junior Derya Turhan, who is 7-1 this season in individual matches, including 2-0 against conference opponents.

in doubles, the team of Turhan and Morales are 4-4 this season, including a 1-1 conference record.

Marshall’s second home match this weekend is against Virginia Commonwealth University 11 a.m. Sunday.