The SMU men's tennis team faces Stanford in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Headington Family Tennis Center in Norman, Oklahoma, on Friday at 10 a.m. Central Time. SMU boasts a 17-10 record and is ranked 44th by the ITA, with key players earning bids to the NCAA Individual Championships. Stanford, ranked 20th, presents a tough challenge after reaching the Pac-12 Tournament Championship.

By the Numbers
  • SMU Regular Season Record: 17-10
  • Stanford Regular Season Record: 17-6
  • Singles Rankings: Trevor Svajda (41), Adam Neff (119)
  • Doubles Ranking: Adam Neff / Huntley Allen (27)
State of Play
  • SMU returns to the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive year as 11th seed in Oklahoma's region.
  • Trevor Svajda and the duo of Adam Neff / Huntley Allen have secured automatic bids to the NCAA Individual Championships.
  • Key players like Svajda, Neff, and Jerry Barton have notable singles records this season contributing to SMU's success.
What's Next

The winner between SMU and Stanford will advance to face the victor of Oklahoma and UT Arlington on Saturday at the Headington Family Tennis Center for the second round match starting at 1 p.m. Central Time.

Bottom Line

SMU enters the NCAA Tournament with a strong lineup and a history of success, aiming to navigate through tough competition including Stanford with the ultimate goal of advancing to the next round and potentially beyond in the tournament.