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@UTAMavsMTEN Set to Take on #47 Wichita State

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.
• Alan Sau Franco and Solano Caffarena lead UTA with 12 wins on the season, including tournament play.
• 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 27th 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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Players Mentioned

Alejandro Hayen

Alejandro Hayen

6' 3"
Senior
Angel Diaz

Angel Diaz

6' 0"
Freshman
Alan Sau Franco

Alan Sau Franco

5' 11"
Freshman
Solano Caffarena

Solano Caffarena

6' 0"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Alejandro Hayen

Alejandro Hayen

6' 3"
Senior
Angel Diaz

Angel Diaz

6' 0"
Freshman
Alan Sau Franco

Alan Sau Franco

5' 11"
Freshman
Solano Caffarena

Solano Caffarena

6' 0"
Freshman