Friday, January 21
Lexington, KY
4:00 PM
University of Louisville
at
Kentucky
Photo by: Taris Smith | Louisville Athletics
Louisville Hits the Road to Face Kentucky, Northwestern
January 20, 2022 | Men's Tennis
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Louisville men's tennis team will hit the road for the first time this weekend as they take on their in-state rival No. 12 Kentucky (2-0) on Friday at 4 p.m. at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex.
The Cardinals (2-0) will follow that match with a trip to Combe Tennis Center on Sunday to face Northwestern (2-0) at 1 p.m.
Admission is free at both venues and in accordance with both universities' policies, fans in attendance must wear a mask. For further information on Northwestern's health and safety policies for indoor events, visit here.
About the Cardinals
Cards Against the Opponents
Louisville vs. Kentucky
Series Record: Kentucky leads 39-2
Last Meeting: Kentucky defeated Louisville 4-2 on Feb. 14, 2021 at the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center
Scouting the Wildcats: Kentucky is coming off a sweep of its own, defeating Dayton 5-0 and 4-0 on Jan. 15. The Wildcats are ranked No. 12 in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Preseason Coaches Poll. Kentucky returns 10 members from last year's team that advanced to the second round of the 2021 NCAA Championship and welcome two transfers to the roster. Head coach Cedrick Kauffmann is in his 10th season leading the Wildcats.
Louisville vs. Northwestern
Series Record: Northwestern leads 8-7
Last Meeting: Northwestern defeated Louisville 4-1 on Jan. 31, 2020 at the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center
Scouting the Wildcats: Northwestern opened its season with a doubleheader sweep of Chicago State 4-0, 4-0. The Wildcats will play host to Memphis on Jan. 21 before hosting Louisville. Northwestern returns five players from last year's team that advanced to the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament and added the No. 12 recruiting class in the country this season. Head coach Arvid Swan is in his 11th season for the Wildcats.
The Cardinals (2-0) will follow that match with a trip to Combe Tennis Center on Sunday to face Northwestern (2-0) at 1 p.m.
Admission is free at both venues and in accordance with both universities' policies, fans in attendance must wear a mask. For further information on Northwestern's health and safety policies for indoor events, visit here.
About the Cardinals
- The Cardinals had an impressive season opener, defeating Dayton 6-1 and Bellarmine 7-0.
- Louisville posted four doubles wins and 11 singles wins in its first two matches of the young season.
- Kyle Tang (1-0) had an impressive showing in singles play against Bellarmine, winning 6-0, 6-0.
- Louisville recorded a sweep of its opponent in a season opener for the second straight season.
- Head coach Rodrigo da Silva is in his third season at the helm.
Cards Against the Opponents
Louisville vs. Kentucky
Series Record: Kentucky leads 39-2
Last Meeting: Kentucky defeated Louisville 4-2 on Feb. 14, 2021 at the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center
Scouting the Wildcats: Kentucky is coming off a sweep of its own, defeating Dayton 5-0 and 4-0 on Jan. 15. The Wildcats are ranked No. 12 in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Preseason Coaches Poll. Kentucky returns 10 members from last year's team that advanced to the second round of the 2021 NCAA Championship and welcome two transfers to the roster. Head coach Cedrick Kauffmann is in his 10th season leading the Wildcats.
Louisville vs. Northwestern
Series Record: Northwestern leads 8-7
Last Meeting: Northwestern defeated Louisville 4-1 on Jan. 31, 2020 at the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center
Scouting the Wildcats: Northwestern opened its season with a doubleheader sweep of Chicago State 4-0, 4-0. The Wildcats will play host to Memphis on Jan. 21 before hosting Louisville. Northwestern returns five players from last year's team that advanced to the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament and added the No. 12 recruiting class in the country this season. Head coach Arvid Swan is in his 11th season for the Wildcats.
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