ANDERSON, S.C. – The No. 17 Anderson Trojans (8-0, 4-0 SAC) aim to continue their perfect start to the season when they match up with #48 Carson-Newman (5-6, 3-1 SAC) and Lenoir-Rhyne (4-10, 2-2 SAC) Saturday and Monday. AU looks to build on their 15-match regular season winning streak, including their latest victory over Coker on Wednesday.
Saturday's Match
Who: No. 17 Anderson Trojans (8-0, 4-0 SAC) vs. #48 Carson-Newman Eagles (5-6, 3-1 SAC)
Where: Trojan Tennis Complex, Anderson, S.C.
When: Saturday, March 18, 2023
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Last Meeting at Anderson: Anderson won 4-3 on March 20, 2022
Last Meeting at Carson-Newman: Anderson won 4-3 on March 9, 2021
Series History: Anderson leads, 11-0
Monday's Match
Who: No. 17 Anderson Trojans (8-0, 4-0 SAC) vs. Lenoir-Rhyne Bears (4-10, 2-2 SAC)
Where: YMCA of Catawba Valley, Hickory, N.C.
When: Monday, March 20, 2023
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Last Meeting at Anderson: Anderson won 4-3 on April 2, 2022
Last Meeting at Lenoir Rhyne: Lenoir-Rhyne won 4-3 on March 26, 2021
Series History: Anderson leads, 11-2, including a 7-0 home record
All records as of March 16, 2023
What's At Stake
For Anderson:
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A 16th straight regular season win
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A 12th consecutive win over Carson-Newman
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A win would allow AU to keep the No. 1 spot in the SAC standings
For Carson-Newman:
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Their first win over AU all-time
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A 3rd straight road win
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Their 2nd ranked win this season
For Lenoir-Rhyne:
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Back-to-back home wins
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Looking to snap a 3-match losing streak
Last Time Out
AU came back from spring break and continued their SAC dominance with a 5-2 win against the Coker Cobras. After winning yet another doubles point, the Trojans took 4 singles matches, each in straight sets.
Cronin In Form
Sophomore Patrick Cronin made his spring debut on Wednesday in a winning effort. The Lexington, S.C. native notched a 6-0, 6-2 win at No. 6 singles. The win was Cronin's fourth as a Trojan in singles play and improved AU's record at the 6th singles spot to 6-1 on the season.
A Look At Carson-Newman
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Carson-Newman enters play sporting a 5-6 record, but have recorded 3 conference wins.
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Marnix Van Dalen and Marc Janse have held down the top two spots in the Eagles' lineup, and have combined for a 6-5 record at No. 1, and a 9-2 record at No. 2.
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No. 3 doubles has been a reliable spot for the Eagles, as the team of Van Dalen and Lars Hordijk are 5-0 in dual match play.
A Look At Lenoir-Rhyne
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The Bears have a 2-2 record in SAC play, but have struggled in non-conference action.
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Patrik Alvestrand has paced Lenoir-Rhyne at No. 5 singles, posting a 3-1 record at the position.
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The Bears' most successful doubles team is found at the third position. Mattias Selde and Connor Gibson own a 6-2 record together, including a prior 6-match winning streak.
Up Next
The Trojans wrap up their quick 2-match road swing with a visit to Mars Hill on Friday, March 24th. Match time is set for 2:00 p.m.
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
Written by AU student-athlete Drew Cagle