ANDERSON, S.C. – The No. 28 Anderson Trojans (9-1, 4-1 SAC) will hit the road again on Friday to take on the Mars Hill Lions (4-8, 2-3 SAC) in Mars Hill, N.C. AU looks to build on their 4-3 win Monday at Lenoir-Rhyne, while the Lions will host the Trojans as the third match of their 4-match homestand.
Friday's Match:
Who: #28 Anderson Trojans (9-1, 4-1 SAC) vs. Mars Hill Lions (4-8, 2-3 SAC)
Where: Hart Tennis Complex, Mars Hill, N.C.
When: Friday, March 24, 2023
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Last Meeting at Anderson: Anderson won 6-1 on February 26, 2022
Last Meeting at Mars Hill: Anderson won 6-1 on February 21, 2021
Series History: Anderson leads, 12-0
What's At Stake
For Anderson:
- A 9th straight road regular season win
- A 13th straight win over Mars Hill
- An 7th straight conference road win
For Mars Hill:
- A best conference win total in the last 5 years
- Extend a 2-match winning streak
Last Time Out
AU added another win to their undefeated 6-0 road record with a 4-3 victory at Lenoir-Rhyne. Despite the Bears winning the doubles point to take the 1-0 lead, the Black and Gold bounced back in singles. AU won 4 singles matches, capped off by senior Spencer Snow's 6-3, 6-2 win at No. 5 that clinched the team match.
Sengariz Standing Out
Sophomore Juan Sengariz scored a tight 6-4, 7-6(4) win last time out against Lenoir-Rhyne. Sengariz improved to 8-2 on the season, which includes a 5-match winning streak earlier in the year. The Santander, Spain native looks to build on his recent success Friday.
A Look At Mars Hill
- The Lions will host the Trojans as the third match of their four-match homestand, following 4-3 wins over Emory & Henry and UVA Wise on Monday and Wednesday.
- Junior Marcos Martinez has paced the Mars Hill singles lineup with a 7-4 record, split between the No. 4 and No. 5 positions.
- When it comes to doubles, the Lions' No. 2 pair of Eliot Deknuydt and Faris Hadzisadikovic have a team-high 6 wins on the season.
Up Next
AU returns home for a Tuesday match versus the Limestone Saints on March 28th. Match time at the Trojan Tennis Complex 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