Indiana University Athletics
Saturday, February 16
Des Moines, IA
6 P.M.
Indiana University
at
Drake University
PREVIEW: IU Set to Play Drake and Utah State in Iowa
2/15/2019 3:07:00 PM | Men's Tennis
Bloomington, Ind. – The Indiana men's tennis team (4-4) will play its only road matches in the month of February when it travels to Des Moines, Iowa for two matches.
The Schedule
Saturday, February 16 at 6:00 PM ET
Indiana vs. Drake (4-3 as of Feb. 14)
Des Moines, Iowa
Live Stream: https://bit.ly/2CLbbWP
Live Stats: https://bit.ly/2RaYiuf
Sunday, February 17 at 1:00 PM ET
Indiana vs. Utah State (6-3 as of Feb. 14)
Des Moines, Iowa
Live Stream: https://bit.ly/2CLbbWP
Last Week Recap
The Hoosiers hosted UCF and Arizona State inside the IU Tennis Center last weekend. IU dropped both matches by tight margins but got singles wins from Antonio Cembellin, Zac Brodney (2x), Carson Haskins, Bennett Crane, and Andrew Redding.
Season Recap
Indiana has wins this year over Ball State, Toledo, Ole Miss, Middle Tennessee State and has dropped matches to Dartmouth, No. 7 UCLA, UCF, and Arizona State.
Hoosiers in The Rankings
For the first time since November, ITA released an updated rankings last week. In the singles section, junior Bennett Crane was ranked No. 111.
Top IU Singles Records
Carson Haskins: 5-2
Andrew Redding: 4-1
Zac Brodney: 4-2
Antonio Cembellin: 4-2
Bennett Crane: 4-3
A Look at the Bulldogs
• Before playing Utah State on Friday night, Drake is 4-3 after starting off the season on a 4-match win streak. The Bulldogs wins came against Northern Illinois, Tennessee Tech, Purdue, and Illinois State.
• Their first loss came against No. 13 Oklahoma at the ITA Kick-Off Weekend and they followed with losses to Vanderbilt and Dartmouth.
• In the latest ITA rankings put out, the pair of Vinny Gillespie and Barny Thorold are No. 43.
• Last year on March 2 in Bloomington, Drake beat IU, 4-3. Current Hoosiers who got wins on that day were Bennett Crane and Zac Brodney in singles.
A Look at the Aggies
• The Hoosiers will be the final of three matches Utah State is set to play this weekend. The Aggies will begin on Friday with Grand View and Drake.
• This will be the first meeting in program history between IU and USU.
• Utah State has six wins after victories over Weber State, Idaho State, UC Irvine, Washington, Santa Clara, and Montana State.
• In singles, the Aggies are led by sophomores Felipe Acosta, who is 7-1, and Jose Carvajal, who is 5-1. In doubles, junior Sergiu Bucur and freshman Rithvik Bollipalli Carvajal are 3-2, while Acosta and freshman Isaac Arturo Arevalo sit at 2-0.
Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, February 23 – Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana vs. Purdue – 3 PM
Promotion: "Beat Purdue" Signs
Friday, March 1 – Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana vs. Northwestern – 6 PM
Promotion: Fiesta Friday Free Tacos
Sunday, March 3 – Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana vs. Washington – 11 AM
Promotion: Donuts and Coffee
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The Schedule
Saturday, February 16 at 6:00 PM ET
Indiana vs. Drake (4-3 as of Feb. 14)
Des Moines, Iowa
Live Stream: https://bit.ly/2CLbbWP
Live Stats: https://bit.ly/2RaYiuf
Sunday, February 17 at 1:00 PM ET
Indiana vs. Utah State (6-3 as of Feb. 14)
Des Moines, Iowa
Live Stream: https://bit.ly/2CLbbWP
Last Week Recap
The Hoosiers hosted UCF and Arizona State inside the IU Tennis Center last weekend. IU dropped both matches by tight margins but got singles wins from Antonio Cembellin, Zac Brodney (2x), Carson Haskins, Bennett Crane, and Andrew Redding.
Season Recap
Indiana has wins this year over Ball State, Toledo, Ole Miss, Middle Tennessee State and has dropped matches to Dartmouth, No. 7 UCLA, UCF, and Arizona State.
Hoosiers in The Rankings
For the first time since November, ITA released an updated rankings last week. In the singles section, junior Bennett Crane was ranked No. 111.
Top IU Singles Records
Carson Haskins: 5-2
Andrew Redding: 4-1
Zac Brodney: 4-2
Antonio Cembellin: 4-2
Bennett Crane: 4-3
A Look at the Bulldogs
• Before playing Utah State on Friday night, Drake is 4-3 after starting off the season on a 4-match win streak. The Bulldogs wins came against Northern Illinois, Tennessee Tech, Purdue, and Illinois State.
• Their first loss came against No. 13 Oklahoma at the ITA Kick-Off Weekend and they followed with losses to Vanderbilt and Dartmouth.
• In the latest ITA rankings put out, the pair of Vinny Gillespie and Barny Thorold are No. 43.
• Last year on March 2 in Bloomington, Drake beat IU, 4-3. Current Hoosiers who got wins on that day were Bennett Crane and Zac Brodney in singles.
A Look at the Aggies
• The Hoosiers will be the final of three matches Utah State is set to play this weekend. The Aggies will begin on Friday with Grand View and Drake.
• This will be the first meeting in program history between IU and USU.
• Utah State has six wins after victories over Weber State, Idaho State, UC Irvine, Washington, Santa Clara, and Montana State.
• In singles, the Aggies are led by sophomores Felipe Acosta, who is 7-1, and Jose Carvajal, who is 5-1. In doubles, junior Sergiu Bucur and freshman Rithvik Bollipalli Carvajal are 3-2, while Acosta and freshman Isaac Arturo Arevalo sit at 2-0.
Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, February 23 – Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana vs. Purdue – 3 PM
Promotion: "Beat Purdue" Signs
Friday, March 1 – Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana vs. Northwestern – 6 PM
Promotion: Fiesta Friday Free Tacos
Sunday, March 3 – Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana vs. Washington – 11 AM
Promotion: Donuts and Coffee
Follow Indiana Men's Tennis on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
#GoIU
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