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Men’s and Women’s Tennis Host Carson-Newman on Friday

Men’s and Women’s Tennis Host Carson-Newman on Friday


ANDERSON, S.C. - Anderson men's and women's tennis host South Atlantic Conference opponent Carson-Newman on Friday. First serve is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the AU Tennis Complex.

MATCH SETUP
Who - Carson-Newman men's tennis (5-6, 2-3 SAC) vs. Anderson (8-4, 5-1 SAC)
Who - Carson-Newman women's tennis (8-3, 2-3 SAC) vs. Anderson (10-6, 5-2 SAC)
When - Friday (2 p.m.)
Where - Anderson, S.C. (AU Tennis Complex)

ANDERSON MEN'S OVERVIEW
• The Trojans were picked preseason No. 4 while currently in fifth place in the SAC.
• In singles play, Inaki Irriberri has posted an 8-4 overall record while Mateo Rivas holds a 7-5 overall record this season.
• In doubles action, Paul Michael Calhoun has earned an 8-4 overall record. Junior Nicolas Ascarrunz stands at 5-2.
• The Trojans are 6-1 when playing on their home courts.

ANDERSON WOMEN'S OVERVIEW
• In singles play, Rebecca Bruning has earned a 13-2 overall record and was recently ranked No. 45 in the ITA National Singles Rankings. Bruning is currently ranked No. 10 in the Southeast Region.
• Freshman Jennifer Holcombe has posted a 9-6 overall record while Alexandra Ebner has earned nine wins for the Black in Gold in singles play.
• Ivey Welborn and Bruning are currently the ninth ranked doubles tandem in the Southeast Region.
• Ebner holds an impressive 12-4 overall record in doubles play while Abigail Gregory is one win away from recording 10 doubles victories.

CARSON-NEWMAN MEN'S OVERVIEW
• The Eagles are led by Dr. Jean Love who is in her 27th year as head coach.
• Carson-Newman defeated North Greenville, 7-2, on Wednesday.
• The Eagles were pick preseason No. 9 in the SAC.
• Jesus Barcete and Kevin Mendes have each posted an overall 6-5 record in singles play.

CARSON-NEWMAN WOMEN'S OVERVIEW
• The Eagles defeated North Greenville, 8-1, on Wedneday.
• Patricia Guerrieiro is a perfect 10-0 in singles play this season.
• Carson-Newman teammates Jill Corsato and Brooke Sanderson have won nine singles matches this year.
• Corsato and Sanderson are 5-1 as doubles partners for the Eagles.
• Carson-Newman tied for the seventh spot in the SAC preseason poll.

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