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Grand Canyon University Athletics
Wednesday, February 8
Phoenix, Ariz.
10 a.m.
Grand Canyon
vs
UC Riverside
Both teams in action for home doubleheader
2/7/2023 2:03:00 PM | Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis
Lopes men, women face Highlanders at GCU Tennis Facility
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| Grand Canyon Lopes |
vs. | UC Riverside Highlanders |
| Wednesday, Feb. 8 Men: 10 a.m. Women: 2:30 p.m. |
3 THINGS TO KNOW
- LOOKING FOR HOME WIN: Both GCU teams will look for their first home victories of the season on Wednesday. The men haven't had a home match in nearly a month, falling to Wichita State in the season opener on Jan. 13 before five straight road matches. The women nearly defeated UC San Diego in their first home match but fell 4-3 on Jan. 15.
- SINGLES SUCCESS: Over the weekend, a pair of men's players won in singles. Against Utah State, freshman Alfred Almasi won in straight sets while junior Loic Van Zeggelaar won 6-7, 6-1, 10-7 over Weber State's Matteo Savio the following day.
- WINNING STREAK: GCU junior Santa Strombacha brings a three-match winning streak into Wednesday's match. The Berlin, Germany, native has been the most consistent singles player with a 3-1 record. Last time out, Strombacha defeated Northern Arizona's Ana Guadiana 5-7, 6-2, 10-6.
SCOUTING
The UC Riverside men have started the season with a 2-6 record that includes a win over WAC opponent New Mexico State in Las Vegas. Sophomore Justin Lamy has been the Highlanders' best player in singles with a 3-1 record while Josh Roth and Antreas Djakouris lead the team in doubles with a 2-2 record.The Highlander women's team has started the season at 1-2 and will face Ottawa on Wednesday morning before heading to the GCU Tennis Facility to take on the Lopes. UC Riverside already played a conference match, falling 4-0 to Long Beach State in the second match of the season. On Monday, the Highlanders fell 4-3 to Portland State at home.
WHAT'S NEXT
- The GCU men will hit the road to San Luis Obispo, California, to take on San Francisco and Cal Poly on Saturday and Sunday.
- The GCU women will be back in action next weekend at San Jose and Santa Clara on Feb. 17 and 18.
Players Mentioned
Thursday, April 23
Monday, April 21