UC Irvine men's tennis is gearing up for two crucial Big West matches this weekend. They will host Cal Poly on Friday, April 10, at noon, followed by an away match against No. 32 UC Santa Barbara on Sunday, April 12. UCI is currently undefeated in conference play at 2-0, sharing the top position with Cal Poly and UCSB, each at 3-0. The Anteaters are also seeking to maintain their strong home record, looking to capitalize on their perfect 9-0 mark at Anteater Tennis Stadium this season.

By the Numbers
  • UCI is 26-6 in regular-season conference matches since 2021.
  • Five of UCI's six losses this season were to teams ranked in the top 65 nationally.
State of Play
  • UCI is coming off a dominant 7-0 victory against UC Riverside.
  • Cal Poly and UCSB are both coming off wins, maintaining their undefeated status in the conference.
What's Next

The Anteaters will close the Big West regular season next weekend with matches against Hawai'i at home and UC San Diego on the road. Winning both matches could significantly strengthen their conference title defense and postseason positioning.

Bottom Line

The Anteaters need to leverage their home advantage against Cal Poly and carry that momentum into Santa Barbara to solidify their top standings in the Big West. Both matches are critical for maintaining their undefeated conference record and momentum heading into the postseason.