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No. 22 Trojans Set For Home Opener

No. 22 Trojans Set For Home Opener

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