ANDERSON, S.C. – Anderson men's tennis (5-5, 1-4 SAC) travel for another Wednesday road match to take on the 45th-ranked Carson-Newman Eagles (4-4, 2-1 SAC). Both teams seek to get back on track with a win. The Trojans dropped a 6-1 decision at Tusculum Sunday, while the Eagles lost to No. 24 Lee the same day.
Match Information:
Who: Anderson Trojans (5-5, 1-4 SAC) vs. #45 Carson-Newman Eagles (4-4, 2-1 SAC)
Where: Buddy Catlett Tennis Complex, Jefferson City, Tenn.
When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Last Meeting at AU: Carson-Newman won 6-1 on March 18, 2023
Last Meeting at Carson-Newman: AU won 4-3 on March 9, 2021
Series History: AU leads 11-1
All rankings and records as of Tuesday, March 19th
SCOUTING CARSON-NEWMAN
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The Eagles look for a bounce back performance after losing their last two matches to Catawba and #24 Lee in a back-to-back set.
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In singles, the team is led by Marc Janse, who has five wins to his name this season.
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Carson-Newman entered the national rankings on March 13th, following a 4-3 home win over Limestone.
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On the doubles court, Janse and partner Yehor Opanasenko have made their mark at the No. 3 spot, winning five of their six matches at the position.
LAST TIME HERE
Carson-Newman claimed a 6-1 win in a ranked battle with the Trojans last season. The visiting Eagles secured the doubles point and clinched the match with three singles victories. With the match clinched 4-1, Carson-Newman added a pair of wins in third-set super tiebreakers.
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UP NEXT
AU returns home for a Saturday matchup with Mars Hill. The Trojan Tennis Complex will host the contest at 1:30 p.m.
Written by AU student-athlete Drew Cagle
