ANDERSON, S.C. – Anderson men's and women's tennis is set to open its 2018 home schedule against nonconference opponent Augusta on Thursday. First serve is scheduled for Noon at the AU Tennis Complex.
MATCH SETUP
Who (Men) – Anderson (3-0) vs Augusta (3-3)
Who (Women) – Anderson (2-1) vs Augusta (4-2)
When – Thursday (Noon)
Where – Anderson, S.C. (AU Tennis Complex)
SERIES HISTORY - Men
- Anderson leads the overall series 8-6, but have lost six straight to the Jaguars.
SERIES HISTORY – Women
- Augusta leads the overall series 12-0.
ANDERSON TROJANS OVERVIEW - Men
- Anderson finished fall play with a 2-0 record while winning its only match so far of the spring season.
- Sophomore Ignacio Bidegain was named first-team All-SAC Preseason (singles).
- The Trojans were picked to finish 5th in the South Atlantic Conference Preseason Poll.
ANDERSON TROJANS OVERVIEW – Women
- Anderson finished fall play with a 1-1 record while winning its only match so far of the spring season.
- Senior Ivey Welborn, juniors Laura Dean and Jacqueline Olivia was named to an All-SAC Preseason team.
- The Trojans were picked to finish 4th in the South Atlantic Conference Preseason poll.
AUGUSTA JAGUARS OVERVIEW - Men
- The Jaguars feature the 10th ranked player in the nation, Patrick Oliveira.
- Augusta is coming off of a 6-3 loss to Belmont Abbey.
- The Jaguars are coached by twentieth year head coach Michael McGrath.
AUGUSTA JAGUARS OVERVIEW - Women
- Augusta is coming off of a 7-2 loss to Belmont Abbey.
- The Jaguars earned a national ranking (No. 49) in late November.
- Augusta roster includes (1) senior, (0) juniors, (4) sophomores and (3) freshman.
