ARLINGTON, Texas – The UT Arlington men's tennis team (5-2) will travel to the Sunflower State to take on Wichita State tomorrow (Feb. 21) at 11 am at the Coleman Tennis Complex.
UTA NOTES
• It's been nearly two weeks since the Mavericks were last in action. They are coming off a 4-2 win at Lamar.
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Alan Sau Franco and
Solano Caffarena lead UTA with 12 wins on the season, including tournament play.
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Angel Diaz is a perfect 4-0 on the year, including 3-0 on Court One. Diaz already has two ranked wins this season. He defeated Parker Wynn (39) in the fall before defeating Adrian Boitan (70) to begin the season.
• Sau Franco and
Alejandro Hayen were 9-2 in the fall, but are just 1-2 in spring play.
SCOUTING #47 WICHITA STATE
The Shockers moved into the rankings this week after improving to 9-4 on the season with wins over Drake and DePaul last week. WSU is winning 60 percent of their single's dual matches, led by Marius Frosa (8-2) and Elio Lago (7-3). In doubles play, Frosa and partner Murkel Dellien are ranked 27
th in the latest ITA polls. The Shockers are 21-12 in doubles matches this spring.
ON DECK
The Mavs will return to the UTA Tennis Center for a doubleheader on Wednesday (Feb. 26) against SE Oklahoma State and Midwestern State. The first match is set for 10 a.m. and the second will follow.
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