ANDERSON, S.C. – Anderson men's tennis (6-6, 2-5 SAC) is set to take on two in-state opponents during the week. The Trojans will take on Limestone in a conference battle on Wednesday, before traveling to non-conference foe Columbia College on Thursday.
Wednesday's Match:
Who: Anderson Trojans (6-6, 2-5 SAC) vs. Limestone Saints (5-7, 2-4 SAC)
Where: Emmie Evans Rector Tennis Center, Gaffney, S.C.
When: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Last Meeting at AU: AU won 4-3 on March 28, 2023
Last Meeting at Limestone: Limestone won 5-2 on March 22, 2022
Series History: AU leads 22-5
Thursday's Match:
Who: Anderson Trojans (6-6, 2-5 SAC) vs. Columbia College Koalas (6-8, 1-7 Appalachian Athletic Conference)
Where: Koala Tennis Courts, Columbia, S.C.
When: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Series History: First meeting
All rankings and records as of Tuesday, March 26th
SCOUTING LIMESTONE
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Limestone enters Wednesday's dual match off of a tight 4-3 road defeat at the hands of No. 37 Tusculum, 4-3.
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The Saints' Louca Bertone has found success at No. 1 singles, posting a 3-1 record at the position.
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In doubles, Bertone and partner Rodolfo Villavicenci are 4-1 at the No. 3 spot, which leads the team.
SCOUTING COLUMBIA
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The Koalas look to bounce back from a home loss to conference foe Milligan.
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In a recent March 8th win over Maryville, Columbia rebounded from dropping the doubles point and took five of six singles matches to complete a 5-2 win.
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Head coach Mark Karnes is in his third season at the helm of the men's and women's tennis programs at Columbia. The Limestone University graduate helped guide the men's team to a strong 4-1 start this season.
LAST TIME HERE
Versus Limestone:
The Trojans defeated Limestone last season behind a doubles victory and a split in singles. Patrick Cronin won his court at the No. 3 doubles position, as the Trojans swept all three doubles matches. Then-senior Aaron Cabo notched his 50th career SAC victory in the win.
Versus Columbia:
The two teams have not met before.
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UP NEXT
The Trojans aim to extend a two-match home winning streak on Wednesday, April 3rd against Newberry. Match time is set for 2:00 p.m.
Written by AU student-athlete Drew Cagle
