The Harding men's tennis team, ranked No. 35, is making history as the No. 14 seed in the NCAA Division II National Championship after clinching their first NCAA Tournament victory. They will face the formidable No. 3 seed Lubbock Christian on May 20 in Arizona. The Bisons enter this matchup with a revamped lineup and the return of top player Adrian Solorzano, who previously missed their earlier 6-1 loss to Lubbock Christian.

By the Numbers
  • Harding has a season record of 17-7.
  • They achieved a 4-0 victory against Nebraska-Kearney in their last match.
State of Play
  • Adrian Solorzano has been named ITA Central Region Senior Player of the Year.
  • The Bisons are entering the tournament for the 14th time and are competing past the regional rounds for the first time.
What's Next

If the Bisons upset Lubbock Christian, they will progress to the National Quarterfinals against the winner of the No. 6 Flagler vs. No. 11 Queens matchup on May 21.

Bottom Line

With a stronger lineup and a crucial win under their belts, Harding's men's tennis team is poised to be a tough competitor, challenging expectations against Lubbock Christian in this historic NCAA appearance.