The Youngstown State women's tennis team opens fall tournament play at the Block E Invitational hosted by Eastern Michigan this Friday and Saturday.

Competing in the event are EMU, Bowling Green, Oakland, Toledo and YSU.  The two-day competition will feature players competing in three singles and three doubles matches. Admission at the Chippewa Club is free with action starting on the outdoor courts at 9 a.m. each day.

Returning from last year's Horizon League title squad are Lorena Cedeno, Yoana Dudova, Lydia Foster, Line Greyling, Yeseniia Ovcharova and Sarah Partida Garcia. The Penguins have added UTEP transfer Helena Telzynska and freshman Diane Piranda this fall.

On Friday, players will compete in one doubles match and two singles matches with the second singles match not scheduled to start any earlier than 1 p.m. On Saturday, action will once again start at 9 a.m. with the players competing in two doubles matches before playing their final singles match. The players have been divided into nine groups of four (Group 9 will have five players) and four doubles groups, allowing for round robin competition in each group. The best record in each group will be crowned the group winner for the event.

The Block E Invitational will take place on the eight outdoor courts at the Chippewa Club with the indoor facility serving as the backup location in case of inclement weather.

After the Block E, the Guins return home to play host to the Horizon League Individual Championships starting on Friday, Sept. 26.