Northwestern's men's tennis team, currently ranked No. 68, is set to play its final two home matches this weekend against Purdue and No. 62 Indiana. The Wildcats, who are 13-10 overall and 1-7 in Big Ten play, recently suffered losses to Penn State and Ohio State. Senior Chad Miller will be recognized during Sunday's match as they look to secure their first ranked win of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Northwestern holds a nine-match winning streak earlier this season, the longest since 2017.
  • Carter Pate and Greyson Casey form the No. 18 doubles team in the nation with a 16-0 record.
  • Pate leads the team with 30 total wins, the most since 2022.
  • Purdue is winless in Big Ten matches at 0-7, making them the only team without a conference win.
State of Play
  • Northwestern has won five consecutive matches against Purdue, with their last home loss to the Boilermakers in 2010.
  • Indiana comes off a win against Purdue and is 3-4 in Big Ten play.
What's Next

Following the matches against Purdue and Indiana, Northwestern will face No. 26 USC and No. 22 UCLA on the West Coast next weekend. The outcomes of these matches will be crucial for postseason aspirations.

Bottom Line

With a strong focus on leveraging senior leadership and maintaining their momentum at home, Northwestern aims to solidify their season's performance and boost their conference standings before concluding their dual season with challenging matchups.