The No. 22 Lander Bearcats marked Senior Day with a 5-2 win over Middle Georgia, maintaining an undefeated home record of 6-0 for the season. The team began strong by securing the doubles point with victories from seniors Benjamin Bates and Ismail ElShafei, followed by Anton Krondell and Max Barriere. Harry Pugh and Krondell dominated in singles, contributing to Lander鈥檚 early lead. Despite a response from Middle Georgia, Brendan Jayaprakash secured the match win for Lander, clinching the victory. The Bearcats now prepare for a crucial Peach Belt matchup against No. 6 Columbus State next week.

By the Numbers
  • Lander is now 11-4 overall and 3-2 in the Peach Belt Conference.
  • They are 6-0 at home this season.
State of Play
  • Lander has momentum heading into their next match against a ranked opponent.
  • The victory keeps Lander in contention for a strong finish in conference play.
What's Next

Lander will face No. 6 Columbus State on April 19 in a pivotal conference match, which will be crucial for their playoff positioning.

Bottom Line

Lander's solid performance on Senior Day underscores their strength at home and positions them favorably for upcoming challenges in the Peach Belt Conference.