No. 32 UC Santa Barbara Men's Tennis secured a 4-2 victory over No. 49 Harvard, concluding their nonconference schedule. Despite losing the doubles point, the Gauchos dominated in singles, winning four out of six matches. Notable performances included Dominique Rolland and Lucca Liu, who achieved straight-set victories. UCSB's upcoming challenge is their Big West opener against Hawai'i.

By the Numbers
  • UCSB's record improves to 11-5, while Harvard drops to 10-8.
  • Dominique Rolland ranked No. 44, and Lucca Liu ranked No. 107, both secured wins in singles.
State of Play
  • After losing doubles, UCSB bounced back in singles, showing strong resilience.
  • UCSB clinched the match with Charlie Underwood's three-set win over Masato Perera.
What's Next

UCSB will face Hawai'i in their first Big West match on March 26, signaling the start of their conference play.

Bottom Line

The Gauchos demonstrated impressive adaptability and strength in singles, setting a positive tone as they head into Big West competition.