Kentucky Wildcats defeated No. 20 Michigan State 5-2, earning their first ranked win of the season. The victory also marks the Wildcats' 30th consecutive match without a loss at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex. Key players included Nicolas Arseneault, who made a significant comeback, and Eli Stephenson, who supported the team with a straight-set win. The doubles matches were tightly contested, but Kentucky's strong performance in singles secured their success and avenged last year’s loss to the Spartans.

By the Numbers
  • Kentucky has now won 30 consecutive matches at home.
  • Nicolas Arseneault achieved his first career ranked victory against No. 14 Ozan Baris.
State of Play
  • Kentucky is currently 3-0 for the season and has a strong start in singles matches.
  • Next week, Kentucky will compete at the ITA Kickoff Weekend in New York, facing Florida.
What's Next

Kentucky will travel to New York for the ITA Kickoff Weekend, with a match against Florida scheduled for January 23. Depending on outcomes, they may face either Columbia or Illinois the following day. The Wildcats will return home to face both Louisville and Duke the following week.

Bottom Line

Kentucky’s strong performance signals their competitiveness this season, with key victories highlighting their depth in the singles lineup. Maintaining momentum will be crucial in upcoming matches, as they aim to build on this success in the ITA Kickoff Weekend.