
Cardinals Return Home to Face Purdue
February 18, 2022 | Men's Tennis
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Louisville men's tennis team begins its five-match home stand as the Cardinals host Purdue on Sunday at the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center.
The match is scheduled for Sunday at noon and admission is free.
About the Cardinals
Louisville vs. Purdue
Series Record: Purdue leads 6-3
Last Meeting: Louisville defeated Purdue 4-1 on Feb. 17, 2019, at the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center.
Scouting the Boilermakers: Purdue (3-5) is coming off a 6-1 loss at LSU on Feb. 13. The Boilermakers return six players from last season including Athell Bennett, the second-highest ranked player in program history and welcome four newcomers. Head coach Pawel Gajdzik is in his 13th season leading Purdue.
The match is scheduled for Sunday at noon and admission is free.
About the Cardinals
- Louisville is playing its first home match in over a month when the Cardinals won their home opener against Dayton 6-1 and Bellarmine 7-0.
- The Cardinals are coming off an impressive 6-1 win over Michigan State, winning five of six in singles and winning all three doubles matches.
- Freshman Natan Rodrigues recorded his fourth straight singles victory against Michigan State.
- Sergio Hernandez leads the Cardinals with a 7-0 record in singles.
- Rodrigo da Silva is in his third season at the helm for Louisville.
Louisville vs. Purdue
Series Record: Purdue leads 6-3
Last Meeting: Louisville defeated Purdue 4-1 on Feb. 17, 2019, at the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center.
Scouting the Boilermakers: Purdue (3-5) is coming off a 6-1 loss at LSU on Feb. 13. The Boilermakers return six players from last season including Athell Bennett, the second-highest ranked player in program history and welcome four newcomers. Head coach Pawel Gajdzik is in his 13th season leading Purdue.
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