NC State's men's tennis team, ranked 30th, is set to face Middle Tennessee in the first round of the NCAA Championship on May 1 at the Dan Magill Tennis Center in Athens, Ga. The match kicks off at 1 p.m. with a chance to move on to the second round the following day. The team looks to bounce back after a recent loss to Florida State in the ACC Championship and aims to capitalize on their overall solid season, which boasts notable wins and rankings.

By the Numbers
  • NC State is currently ranked 30th nationally and has a conference record of 8-5.
  • Three players are ranked in singles: No. 30 Martin Borisiouk, No. 110 William Manning, and No. 118 Jules Leroux.
State of Play
  • NC State had its second-highest preseason ranking this year at No. 9.
  • They hold one victory over a top-25 team, defeating 15th-ranked Notre Dame in March.
What's Next

If NC State wins against Middle Tennessee, they will advance to the second round to compete against the winner of the Georgia vs. Elon match on May 2.

Bottom Line

NC State must leverage their ranked players and solid season performance to overcome Middle Tennessee, as a win could significantly boost their momentum in the NCAA Championship.