Eagles Host Wofford, Travel to UNC Asheville In Busy Weekend

2/27/2020 3:01:00 PM

Rock Hill, S.C. – Winthrop men's tennis is set for two matches in three days when they take on Wofford and UNC Asheville this weekend.

Winthrop vs. Wofford
Date	Friday, February 28, 2:00 PM
Location	Rock Hill, S.C. – Rock Hill Tennis Center
Admission	Free
Live Stats	N/A

EYE ON THE EAGLES

Winthrop heads into the weekend following a loss to Appalachian State. The Eagles had previously earned their first win of the season against Hampton in their Big South opener.
Abhimanyu Vannemreddy has won three straight matches at No. 1 singles for the Eagles. The freshman was named Player of the Week as well as Freshman of the Week earlier in the season.
Gabriel Dias returned from injury last weekend and partnered with James Hartson at No. 3 doubles. The senior was a team captain in 2019.
Winthrop continues to feature a young starting lineup. In the six singles positions, four are occupied by freshmen.

WHAT'S UP WITH WOFFORD?

The Terriers have won their last two matches. Last weekend they defeated College of Charleston and Richmond.
Omar Williams has won each of his last two matches at No. 1 singles. The senior has been even better in doubles play. Despite losing in doubles against Richmond, Williams is 4-1 on the series splitting time with partners Julian Chousa and Bryce Keim.
Lucas Cerbelli started 0-3 in singles play, but has one his last two matches at No. 2 singles.

ASSESSING ASHVILLE

The Bulldogs are 4-5 entering the weekend and are coming off a 7-0 victory over Tusculum.
UNC Asheville will face South Carolina State on Friday before Sunday's matchup with Winthrop.
Last season the Bulldogs defeated Winthrop in their lone meeting, 4-3.
Charlie Morkel and Oli Nolan have split time at No. 1 singles to open 2020. Morkel was named Big South Second-Team All-Conference in singles in 2019 while Nolan was one of the best doubles players in the country.

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