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Cowboy Tennis Set for Memphis and Tulane
March 18, 2022 | Cowboy Tennis
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The Basics
Oklahoma State's men's tennis team (8-6 overall; 0-0 Big 12) is set for a weekend doubleheader with a matchup against Memphis (9-3, 0-0) on March 19 at 1 p.m. (CST) followed by a 1 p.m. contest against Tulane (6-7, 0-0) on March 20.
Following the Action
Live stats can also be viewed at https://okla.st/365gh2W. For season-long coverage of Oklahoma State Men's tennis, visit okstate.com and follow @CowboyTennis on Twitter and Instagram.
In the Rankings
Oklahoma State entered the ITA Division I Rankings at No. 72. Additionally, Tyler Zink and Seb Nothhaft checked in as the 70th-ranked doubles duo in the nation for the first time this season as of March 9.
Series History
Oklahoma State holds an 11-2 advantage to Memphis in the overall series. Additionally, the Cowboys have won eight of the 10 outings against the Tigers, dating back to the 2008 season. Against Tulane, the Green Wave leads the overall series by a 3-2 count.
Oklahoma State From A Distance
Oklahoma State's men's tennis team notched its first road win of the season after an impressive 6-1 rout of No. 37 SMU in Dallas, Texas. The Cowboys moved to 8-6 on the season with the victory and tallied SMU's second loss at home of the season. Simultaneously, the Cowboys collected their 10th consecutive doubles point on the year.
The remainder of OSU's spring slate is filled with a competitive schedule full of opportunities for the new class of Cowboys. OSU began a new chapter in 2021-22 with nine new faces and one veteran that fill the roster. Luke Hammond highlights the new season as the only returner from the 2020-21 season. Hammond leads a class of three freshmen, two sophomores and four juniors. Notably, six of the new faces first-year head coach Dustin Taylor recruited are transfers from Power Five schools.
The biggest storyline has been Tyler Zink who earned a main draw wild card at the U.S. Open. The two-time All-American finished the 2021 season with a final ITA ranking of No. 8 in doubles at the University of Georgia. Zink also had a run in the ITA All-American Championships as well as individual tournaments throughout his fall campaign. The junior also found himself ranked among the nation's best by the ITA Preseason ranking at No. 30.
Accompanied by Taylor is assistant coach Dane Webb. During his collegiate career at the University of Oklahoma, Webb was a three-time All-American, and the most decorated Sooner in the program with a total of 212 during his run. The tandem holds skill that will lead the
program to navigate a successful spring.
Streak and Trends
OSU has won the last three meetings against Memphis, dating back to the 2019 season.
The Cowboys have won six of their seven matchups in non-conference play.
The Cowboys have won the doubles point in the last 10 consecutive matches.
An Oklahoma State Win Would...
Improve OSU's all-time record to 12-2 against Memphis.
Improve OSU's all-time record to 3-3 against Tulane.
Give OSU its second and third road victory during the 2021-22 season.
Give head coach Dustin Taylor his ninth and 10th win for his first season at OSU.
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