UT Tyler's men's and women's tennis teams are gearing up for critical matches against Sul Ross State and Western New Mexico on April 2 and April 4, respectively. Currently, the men's team is ranked #6 with a record of 13-4 overall, while the women's team is ranked #36 with a record of 10-5. Both teams look to build on their early success in the Lone Star Conference (LSC). The competition comes as the Patriots face off against teams struggling this season, with Sul Ross State's men's and women's teams winless so far.

By the Numbers
  • Men's team: 13 wins, 4 losses (1-1 LSC)
  • Women's team: 10 wins, 5 losses (2-0 LSC)
  • Samuel Antwi ranked #9 in singles; Wessel/Felker ranked #13 in doubles.
State of Play
  • Men's team faces Sul Ross State on April 2, both teams are 0-7 this season.
  • Women's team competes against Western New Mexico on April 4, looking to maintain momentum from recent wins.
What's Next

If both teams can secure wins against struggling opponents in the upcoming matches, it could boost their standings in the conference and build momentum for the remainder of the season.

Bottom Line

The upcoming matches are pivotal for UT Tyler to solidify its ranking and enhance its performance in the LSC, especially against teams currently untested this season.