ANDERSON, S.C. – Anderson men's and women's tennis is set to host SAC opponent Tusculum on Thursday. First serve is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the AU Tennis Complex.
MATCH SETUP
Who (Men) – Anderson (10-4, 4-1 SAC) vs Carson-Newman (2-9, 0-5 SAC)
Who (Women) – Anderson (6-7, 2-3 SAC) vs Carson-Newman (5-6, 2-3 SAC)
When – Tuesday (1:30 p.m.)
Where – Anderson, S.C. (AU Tennis Complex)
SERIES HISTORY - Men
- Anderson leads the overall series 7-0.
SERIES HISTORY – Women
- Anderson leads the overall series 7-1.
ANDERSON TROJANS OVERVIEW - Men
- Anderson has won five straight matches.
- The Black and Gold are currently ranked No. 23 in the nation.
- Sophomore Preston Morpeth was named SAC Astroturf Player of the Week for his stellar play during the week of Mar. 12th.
- The Trojans were picked to finish 5th in the South Atlantic Conference Preseason Poll.
ANDERSON TROJANS OVERVIEW – Women
- Anderson has won its past two matches.
- Junior Laura Dean was recently earned a No. 25 national ranking in singles action.
- 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.
CARSON-NEWMAN EAGLES OVERVIEW - Men
- The Eagles have lost five straight matches with the most recent being a 5-4 setback against Coker.
- Carson-Newman was picked to finish 8th in the SAC Preseason Poll.
- The Pioneers are coached by third year head coach Adam Jackson.
CARSON-NEWMAN EAGLES OVERVIEW - Women
- The Eagles were picked to finish 6th in the SAC Preseason poll.
- Carson-Newman is coached Dr. Jean Love who is in her 28th season with the Eagles.
- The Eagles have won two straight with the latest win coming over Coker (8-1).