No. 32 SMU Men's Tennis is set to face No. 37 Princeton in the NCAA Championship first round on May 1 at 10 am CT in Austin, Texas. This marks SMU's fourth NCAA tournament appearance in five years, returning after a challenging season record of 19-10. The Mustangs previously competed in the tournament but were eliminated in the first round last year by Stanford. The matchup has historic significance, as SMU has won both past contests against Princeton, which occurred in 1977 and 1995. Should inclement weather arise, the match will be moved to the indoor Weller Tennis Center.

By the Numbers
  • SMU holds a 19-10 overall record and 8-5 in the ACC this season.
  • Trevor Svajda is 21-2 in singles play this spring, with nine ranked singles wins.
State of Play
  • Trevor Svajda is currently ranked No. 2 in the ITA singles rankings.
  • Princeton's Paul Inchauspe is ranked No. 6 nationally.
What's Next

If successful against Princeton, SMU would advance further in the NCAA tournament, with future matchups dependent on the outcomes of other seeded teams in the Texas regional bracket.

Bottom Line

SMU's performance against Princeton could signal their potential for deep tournament advancement, especially led by standout player Trevor Svajda, whose impressive record and rankings could be pivotal in securing victories.