Michigan State men's tennis, ranked 19th nationally, readies for the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals against Indiana, aiming for their first tournament championship since 1967.

By the Numbers
  • The Spartans are the third seed, facing the sixth-seeded Indiana Hoosiers, ranked 68th in the nation.
  • Michigan State has won their last three first-round matches but has not advanced past the second round since the tournament switched to single-elimination format in 1999.
Yes, But

Despite Indiana leading the all-time series against Michigan State, the Spartans have won the last three encounters, including a 7-0 victory in the most recent meeting; both teams missed their top players in that match.

State of Play
  • Michigan State faces Indiana in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals as they strive for their second-ever Big Ten title.
  • The Spartans have several players recognized with postseason awards, including Big Ten Player of the Year for Ozan Baris and the Big Ten Freshman of the Year for Aristotelis Thanos.
What's Next

The anticipated matchup between Michigan State's Ozan Baris and Indiana's Sam Landau, likely on Friday, promises to be a highlight of the competition.

Bottom Line

Michigan State men's tennis is poised for a challenging Big Ten Tournament, aiming for a historic championship with key players recognized for their outstanding performances.