The Elon men's tennis team (4-9) is set to commence a three-match homestand at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center, taking on Georgia Southern (7-6) on March 27 and No. 56 Old Dominion (13-5) on March 29. Elon historically holds a 9-5 advantage over Georgia Southern but is entering the match following a tight loss to VCU. The match against Old Dominion will be significant, as they have beaten Elon in their last five meetings, including a 7-0 win last season.

By the Numbers
  • Elon is 4-4 against Georgia Southern in home matches, but lost the last two at home.
  • Old Dominion leads the all-time series 6-1 against Elon, with five consecutive wins in the series.
State of Play
  • After a recent 4-3 loss at VCU, Elon seeks to improve its home performance.
  • Veljko Krstic currently ranks No. 116 in the ITA singles poll and is coming off two victories.
What's Next

Following the home matches, the Phoenix will aim to solidify their rankings and momentum as they head into the crucial closing stages of the season, looking for advantageous placements ahead of the CAA Championships.

Bottom Line

Elon needs to capitalize on home-court advantage against Georgia Southern and Old Dominion. Winning these matches is critical to boost team morale and secure positioning for upcoming championships.