The #10 Florida Southern College men's tennis team is set to face #24 Lynn University in the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) tournament quarterfinals on April 30 at 1:00 p.m. The Moccasins, who are the 4-seed, have a 17-5 record this season and aim to secure a NCAA tournament bid. Coach Rhett Rollyson emphasizes the challenge ahead, given Lynn's strong performance and home-court advantage. The teams have a historical rivalry, with FSC recently winning three consecutive matches against Lynn.

By the Numbers
  • FSC holds a 17-5 overall record, the best since 2007.
  • Mario Garoz is ranked No. 9 in singles with a 17-3 record, while Mario Antonio Morales stands at No. 65 with a 14-4 record.
  • FSC is 12-33 all-time against Lynn but has won the last three matchups.
State of Play
  • The Mocs have made the SSC tournament for five consecutive years.
  • FSC reached the finals last season, losing to Barry after impressive wins against Lynn and Saint Leo.
  • Both teams had a solid regular season with competitive matchups against top-ranked programs.
What's Next

If Florida Southern wins against Lynn, they will face Barry University in the semi-finals on May 1, aiming to secure an automatic NCAA tournament bid.

Bottom Line

The Moccasins need to capitalize on their recent momentum against Lynn while overcoming the challenges of the tournament setting to further their NCAA aspirations.