ANDERSON, S.C. – The No. 33 Anderson Trojans (11-1, 7-1 SAC) look to win their fourth straight match on Saturday as they travel to take on the UVA Wise Cavaliers (9-8, 0-6 SAC). The Trojans, coming off of a 4-3 win over No. 37 Limestone, put their undefeated road record on the line. UVA Wise has struggled as of late, but have recorded 9 victories of their own on the season.
TUESDAY'S MATCH:
Who: #33 Anderson Trojans (11-1, 7-1 SAC) vs. UVA Wise Cavaliers (9-8, 0-6 SAC)
Where: Jim & Betty Humphreys Tennis Complex, Wise, VA
When: Saturday, April 1, 2023
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Last Meeting at Anderson: Anderson won 7-0 on March 5, 2022
Last Meeting at UVA Wise: Anderson won 7-0 on April 11, 2021
Series History: Anderson leads, 2-0
WHAT'S AT STAKE
For Anderson:
- A 3rd straight win over UVA Wise
- A win would give AU its' most road wins in a single season since the 2019-20 campaign (9)
- A win would keep AU at the No. 3 spot in the SAC standings
For UVA Wise:
- A first SAC win in program history
- A third home win of the season, a program-best since the 2015-16 season
- Looking to snap a 5-match losing streak
LAST TIME OUT
AU got back to their winning ways at the Trojan Tennis Complex on Tuesday in a ranked win over #37 Limestone. The Trojans won 4-3 on the back of a second straight doubles sweep and three strong singles wins. Following straight-set wins from Spencer Snow at No. 6 and Juan Sengariz at No. 1, Greyson Doscotch finished off the Saints with a back-and-forth win at No. 3. The junior bounced back from a tough second set to win 6-3, 3-6, 6-1, earning the final Trojan point.
SENIOR IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Senior Spencer Snow looks to continue a strong recent run of matches. The Simpsonville, S.C. native has posted 2 wins in both singles and doubles in the last 3 team matches. Pairing with Patrick Cronin at the No. 3 doubles spot, the team has three wins on the season. In the singles, Snow posted wins over Lenoir-Rhyne and Limestone, with the former clinching the team match.
A LOOK AT UVA WISE
- The Cavaliers started the season a perfect 7-0, but have dropped 8 of their last 10 matches for a 9-8 overall record.
- The No. 1 singles spot is where UVA Wise has had the most success in the lineup. A trio of different players have combined at the position for 11 victories.
- In doubles, the Cavs have changed doubles teams multiple times this year, but found success at the No. 1 spot in the fall season. Miguel De Rueda and Gustavo Marangoni teamed for a 6-match win streak in September and October.
UP NEXT
The Trojans return home for a pair of matches with highly-ranked opponents on Tuesday and Thursday, April 4th and 6th. No. 27 Tusculum comes to town on Tuesday, followed by No. 6 Columbus State on Thursday. Both matches are set for 2:00 p.m. start times.
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
