The Harding men's tennis team concluded a historic season, falling 4-0 to Lubbock Christian in the NCAA Division II Round of 16. The No. 14-seeded Bisons achieved a remarkable 17-8 record, marking their best performance in NCAA history. Cian Mikkelsen and Adrian Solorzano achieved a notable milestone by winning their final doubles match and securing a 20-7 record together. Mikkelsen set a program record with his 24th doubles win of the season, finishing with 69 career doubles victories, ranking third all-time at Harding. Despite the loss, the season was groundbreaking, marking the first NCAA tournament victory and a trip to the national finals under first-year head coach Craig Kirchgessner.

By the Numbers
  • Harding men's tennis finished with a 17-8 dual match record.
  • Cian Mikkelsen set a new program record with 24 doubles victories in a single season.
State of Play
  • Harding entered the NCAA tournament as the 14th seed, achieving their first tournament victory.
  • The Bisons faced Lubbock Christian, the No. 3 seed, and were ultimately eliminated in the Round of 16.
What's Next

With a successful season concluded, Harding will aim to build on this foundation for future competitions, striving to enhance their performance and rankings in upcoming seasons.

Bottom Line

Harding's tennis program has redefined its legacy with this historic season, setting new benchmarks in both team achievement and individual accolades that promise to elevate its reputation in future tournaments.