Villanova University’s men’s tennis team will host Marquette in a BIG EAST showdown on Saturday, March 21. The match is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Bryn Mawr Racquet Club.
Villanova’s Performance Leading Up to the Match
The Wildcats enter this conference match with a record of 5-8. They achieved a notable road victory over Loyola Maryland last Saturday. In that match, Villanova excelled in doubles play, securing two wins out of three attempts.
- Cooper Gordon and Ethan Carr triumphed with a score of 7-6 at the No. 1 spot.
- Kush Anand and Thomas Wakefield followed with a strong win of 6-2 at No. 2.
- Loyola Maryland won the No. 3 doubles match in another competitive 7-6 contest.
Building on their doubles success, Villanova continued with a dominant singles performance, winning five of six matches. Gordon led the charge with an impressive 6-0, 6-1 victory at the top singles position. Carr also contributed with a 6-2, 6-3 win at No. 2.
- Will Monahan rallied after losing the first set, winning 1-6, 6-1, 6-1 at No. 3.
- Wakefield added a 7-5, 6-1 victory at No. 4.
- Evan Ancu capped the scoring with a 6-1, 6-1 win at No. 6.
Loyola Maryland’s only point came from the No. 5 match.
Marquette’s Season Overview
Marquette comes into Saturday’s match with a record of 3-12 for the season. Their victories include matches against Illinois State, Chicago State, and Fairfield. However, they have faced a tough schedule featuring opponents like Notre Dame, Northwestern, Wisconsin, and Xavier.
As the Golden Eagles approach this match, they are still seeking their first road win, currently holding a 0-7 record away from home.
Match Location Update
Due to weather conditions, the match originally planned to occur at the Villanova Tennis Complex has been relocated to the Bryn Mawr Racquet Club. Fans can anticipate an exciting showdown between these two BIG EAST teams.
