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Threat of Rain Moves Men’s and Women’s Tennis to Sunday

Threat of Rain Moves Men’s and Women’s Tennis to Sunday

ANDERSON, S.C. – Anderson men's and women's tennis is set to play SAC opponent Newberry on Sunday. First serve is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the AU Tennis Complex.

MATCH SETUP

Who – Men – Anderson (11-6, 5-3 SAC) vs Newberry (18-5, 4-2 SAC)

Who - Women – Anderson (8-8, 4-4 SAC) vs Newberry (19-4, 6-1 SAC)

When – Sunday (1 p.m.)

Where – Anderson, S.C. (AU Tennis Complex)

SERIES HISTORY - Men

The Trojans lead the series 12-2 losing the last 2-of-3 in the SAC Tournament.

ANDERSON TROJANS OVERVIEW – Men

  • The Trojans are 8-1 at home.

  • Anderson has lost two straight matches.
  • 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.

SERIES HISTORY – Women

The Black and Gold and the Wolves are knotted up at 7-7 with Anderson winning the past three matches.

ANDERSON TROJANS OVERVIEW - Women

- Anderson is coming off of a 5-4 loss to Lincoln Memorial after winning three straight matches.

- The Trojans are 5-4 at home.

- Senior Ivey Welborn and junior Laura Dean were named first-team All-SAC Preseason (singles). Dean and junior Jacqueline Olivia earned second-team All-SAC Preseason (doubles).

- The Trojans were picked to finish 4th in the South Atlantic Conference Preseason Poll.

NEWBERRY WOLVES OVERVIEW – Men

- The Wolves are 9-2 on the road.

- Newberry has won its last 6-of-7 matches.

- The Wolves are coached by Mark Gardiner in his sixth season.

NEWBERRY WOLVES OVERVIEW - Women

- The Wolves are 9-1 on the road.

- Newberry has won five straight.

- The Wolves are coached by Mark Gardiner in his sixth season.

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