ANDERSON, S.C. – The No. 22 Anderson Trojans (4-0) will open their spring home schedule on Sunday against the Emory & Henry Wasps (2-2). The Trojans have been out of action since a 5-2 win over Converse on February 4th. AU looks to build on their 10 match home winning streak, dating back to last season.
Important Information:
Who: #22 Anderson Trojans (4-0, 0-0 SAC) vs. Emory & Henry Wasps (2-2, 0-0 SAC)
Where: Trojan Tennis Complex, Anderson, S.C.
When: Sunday, February 19, 2023
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Series History: First meeting
What's At Stake
For Anderson:
- A 12th straight regular season win
- An 11th straight win at home at the Trojan Tennis Complex
- A 4th straight 1-0 start in SAC play
For Emory & Henry:
- A first conference win as a SAC member
- A 5th straight road win, dating back to last season
Last Time Out
The Trojans claimed a 5-2 win against Converse two weeks ago. AU battled their way to a doubles point victory behind junior Greyson Doscotch and junior Philip Olsson, who clinched the point with a 7-6 win. In the singles, the Trojans captured four matches, including a three-set win by sophomore Juan Sengariz.
Sengariz in the Rankings
Sophomore Juan Sengariz opens the season ranked No. 40 in the ITA Preseason Singles Poll. Sengariz recorded a 19-4 singles record last season (10-1 against SAC opponents) before being named to the SAC Second Team Singles.
A Look At Emory & Henry
- Emory & Henry has split their four dual matches so far this season, for a 2-2 record.
- The Wasps host Guilford College on Saturday, February 18th, before traveling to Anderson.
- This season will be the Wasps' first as a member of the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) for the team.
- The team was picked 13th (last) in the SAC Preseason Poll.
- 3 of last year's singles starters return, including Diego and Juan Alvarez.
- Juan has a 2-0 record at No. 4 singles this season.
Up Next
The Trojans hit the road to continue SAC play on Sunday, February 26th at Newberry. Match time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Newberry, S.C.
Keep up with the team at AUTrojans.com for coverage of the Anderson men's tennis team during the season, and keep up with the team on Instagram @autrojansmtennis