ANDERSON, S.C. – Anderson men's tennis (9-7, 4-6 SAC) is set to close out their conference home schedule on Monday afternoon with a clash against conference-leading #31 Wingate (11-5, 9-0 SAC). The Trojans have won their last three matches, two coming against SAC opponents. On the other hand, the Bulldogs look for their fourth straight road win.
Match Information:
Who: Anderson Trojans (8-7, 2-5 SAC) vs. #31 Wingate Bulldogs (11-5, 9-0 SAC)
Where: Trojan Tennis Complex, Anderson, S.C.
When: Monday, April 8, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Last Meeting at AU: Wingate won 8-1 on March 7, 2017
Last Meeting at Wingate: Wingate won 6-0 on April 16, 2023
Series History: Wingate leads, 12-5
COLLIGNON'S SUCCESS
Junior Mathis Collignon is looking to continue a recent hot streak. The Les Pavillons Sous Bois, France native is on a three-match win streak in singles, and four-match win streak in doubles. In Saturday's win over Emory & Henry, he and partner Sky Thavornchaisophon clinched the doubles point with a 6-3 triumph at the No. 3 position. Singles brought more of the same, and a 6-4, 6-4 win for Collignon.
SCOUTING WINGATE
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Wingate looks to add a tenth win to their perfect SAC record.
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Winning at the Wingate Tennis Complex has been a tall task for visitors this season. The Bulldogs have lost just two matches there this season, most recently against #4 Columbus State on March 18th.
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After the 4-3 defeat against CSU, Wingate has reeled off six straight wins over SAC opponents, including #48 Carson-Newman and #29 Tusculum.
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In singles, junior Florian Walcher has been very dependable, recording an 11-2 record.
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No. 1 doubles has also been extremely effective for the Bulldogs. Juniors Luka Brown and Hugo Nossler have teamed for a 12-1 record, including winning their last 10 straight.
LAST TIME HERE
Wingate was victorious against the Trojans by a 6-0 final score last season. Due to the threat of rain, the teams played singles first. The Bulldogs swept the Trojans, marking AU's first road defeat of the season. Singles was not played.
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UP NEXT
The Trojans hit the road for their final SAC match of the season against Catawba on Friday, April 12th at 2:00 p.m.
Written by AU student-athlete Drew Cagle
