Men’s Tennis Climbs to #13 in Oracle/ITA l

Tempe, AZ—The Tigers launched their fall season in spectacular fashion, claiming the ITA Southern Regional Doubles Championship and competing well at the ITA Cup, in dual matches, and at the John McWilliams Invitational.  Their gritty performances earned them a #13 spot in the top men's teams in the Oracle/ITA National Team Preseason Rankings.

Freshmen Andrew Branicki and Joseph Tanjuatco stunned a strong doubles field at the ITA Southern Regional Championships in Meridian, MS, by claiming the title with a nearly flawless performance in the finals.  Sean Dreher also performed at a very high level in the fall season.

Matthew Campbell and Dominique Ingram are the only sophomores on this year's team.  The rest of the players are all freshmen:  Isaac Magee, William Phillips, Preston Smith, Austin Taylor, and Emmanuel Warner.

Tyler Junior College (TX) is the preseason favorite to win the national championship, followed by ASA Miami, Seward Community College (KS), Cowley County Community College (KS), and Eastern Florida State College.