Match Notes (PDF)
The Basics
Oklahoma State’s men’s tennis team will look to bounce back following a loss at No. 4 Texas during ITA Kickoff Weekend. The Pokes will face off with the Bruins for the second consecutive season, after falling 4-2 a year ago.
Following The Action
For the match, live stats can be viewed at: https://okla.st/statbroadcast. Live video can be viewed at: https://okla.st/48QgJND
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In The Rankings
Oklahoma State checked in at No. 3 in the Big 12 Preseason Coaches Poll. The ranking tied an OSU program best, as the Cowboys also appeared third in 2016, 2017 and 2021. In the ITA rankings dating to November 15, Tyler Zink appeared at No. 18, while Alex Garcia was ranked No. 48. OSU also appeared in the doubles rankings, with Zink and Isaac Becroft listed at No. 23.
Series History
The Cowboys are in search of their first win over UCLA in program history. OSU is 0-7 against the Bruins, with the closest margin, a 4-3 loss in 2008.
Streaks & Trends
- Oklahoma State is 4-1
- OSU is 11-2 in singles on courts one, two and three
- Seven Cowboys have tallied a win in singles play
- Freshman Erik Schiessl is the lone Cowboy to be 4-0, including a win over Texas’ No. 82 Cleeve Harper
- Three Cowboys remain unbeaten in singles
- In singles, four OSU players have beaten ranked opponents
- Tyler Zink and Alex Garcia are 3-0 on court one in doubles
An Oklahoma State Win Would…
- Improve its record to 5-1
- Give it its first win over UCLA
- Tie UCF and Oklahoma for most wins in the Big 12 conference
- Make it 4-0 at the Greenwood Tennis Center