ROCK HILL, S.C. - Winthrop men's tennis (5-6, 3-0 Big South Conference) hosts back-to-back matches at Rock Hill Tennis Center this weekend, taking on Coastal Carolina on Fri., Mar. 23 at 2:30 p.m., followed by conference foe Campbell on Sat., Mar. 24 at 2 p.m.
Winthrop (5-6, 3-0 Big South) vs. Coastal Carolina (6-9, 0-2 Sun Belt) |
Date |
Fri., Mar. 23, 2:30 p.m. |
Location |
Rock Hill Tennis Center |
Live Stats |
N/A |
Admission |
Free |
Winthrop (5-6, 3-0 Big South) vs. Campbell (9-4, 3-0 Big South) |
Date |
Sat., Mar. 24, 2 p.m |
Location |
Rock Hill Tennis Center |
Live Stats |
N/A |
Admission |
Free |
EAGLE HIGHLIGHTS
-Winthrop is off to a 3-0 start in Big South play with road victories over Gardner-Webb, UNC Asheville and Longwood.
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Gabriel Dias and
Joshua Ryan are an undefeated 6-0 at the No. 3 doubles position, the best record in the Big South Conference at court three.
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Tremayne Mitchell has won five-straight singles matches and holds an overall 8-3 record, his .727 winning percentage is tied for fifth in the league.
THE MATCH-UPS
Coastal has lost four-straight matches coming into the contest with Winthrop. The Chanticleers and Eagles both have wins this season over common opponents Longwood and NC A&T. Coastal also owns a 6-1 victory over Presbyterian.
Campbell and Winthrop are tied atop the Big South with undefeated 3-0 conference records. Both squads have earned wins over Gardner-Webb and Longwood, and the Camels are coming off a 4-3 victory over Presbyterian.
UP NEXT
The Eagles will go back on the road to take on Appalachian State on Sun., Apr. 1 at 1 p.m.
BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
Mark your calendars - Winthrop is hosting the Big South Conference Championship in men's and women's tennis April 16-21. More information on match times and locations will be available at a later date.