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Tigers Set to Kick Off SEC Play Against Vanderbilt

by Christian Verde
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Tigers Set to Kick Off SEC Play Against Vanderbilt

Baton Rouge—The LSU men’s tennis team returns to the LSU Tennis Complex to kick off SEC play against Vanderbilt on Friday, February 19 at 5:00 p.m.

Foreshadowing for weather, this match will take place indoors as of now. The max capacity for indoors matches in 80 people. Family members of LSU’s player and/or coaches have first priority. 

LSU is coming off their first defeat of the season, falling to in-state rival Tulane, 5-2. The Tigers currently stands at 7-1 on the season.

Vanderbilt is led by 16th year head coach Ian Duvenhage. The Commodores have a 4-1 record so far and are coming off a 4-0 loss over Memphis on February 14. Vanderbilt has one ranked player in No. 117 George Harwell, who is 4-0 on the dual season.  

LSU and Vanderbilt faced off in the first SEC match of 2019-20 season, where the Tigers squeaked out a 4-3 victory.

For up-to-date information and behind-the-scenes access on the Tigers, follow the LSU men’s tennis team on Twitter and Instagram at @lsutennis and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lsutennis.