The UC Santa Barbara Men's Tennis team has received multiple All-Big West honors, highlighted by Head Coach Blake Muller being named Coach of the Year. Under his leadership, the Gauchos clinched their fifth consecutive Regular Season Big West Championship and a tournament championship, defeating five nationally ranked teams this season. Standout players include Lucca Liu and Dominique Rolland, who earned First Team singles honors, while Miguel Avendano and Diogo Morais were named to the Second Team. In doubles, Liu and Avendano received First Team recognition.

By the Numbers
  • UC Santa Barbara finished with a 5-1 record against nationally ranked opponents.
  • The Gauchos have won the Regular Season Big West Championship for five straight years.
State of Play
  • UC Santa Barbara is ranked No. 35 heading into the NCAA Tournament.
  • The Gauchos will face No. 17 San Diego in the first round, marking a rematch from earlier this season.
What's Next

Looking ahead, UC Santa Barbara aims to avenge their earlier loss to San Diego in the NCAA Tournament, where both teams have strong postseason momentum. The winner will advance to face either No. 20 UCLA or No. 31 Arizona State.

Bottom Line

UC Santa Barbara Men's Tennis has shown resilience and skill throughout the season, positioning themselves as a formidable competitor in the NCAA Tournament. With key player performances and a seasoned coach, they are poised for a strong postseason run.