No. 31 SMU men's tennis is set to face No. 50 Rice in Houston on April 8 at 5:30 pm CT. This match marks SMU's last non-conference regular season outing of the year. SMU recently split their ACC matches, defeating No. 47 Georgia Tech but losing to No. 34 Clemson. Historically, SMU leads the series against Rice 26-16, with their last encounter resulting in a 4-1 victory for the Mustangs in 2024. Trevor Svajda, ranked No. 2 nationally, has been a key player, earning Player of the Week honors three times this season.

By the Numbers
  • SMU's current record: 17-10 overall, 7-5 in ACC play.
  • Trevor Svajda's singles record: 19-2 this spring, with seven wins against ranked opponents.
State of Play
  • SMU is ranked 31st in the latest ITA team rankings.
  • Rice holds an impressive 8-0 record in the AAC, contrasting with SMU's recent split in ACC competition.
What's Next

Following the match against Rice, SMU will prepare for the upcoming championships, focusing on refining strategies and maintaining momentum from their recent performances.

Bottom Line

As SMU approaches their final non-conference battle, they need to leverage Trevor Svajda's outstanding play to secure a win, which could be crucial for their seeding in the upcoming championships.