University of Tennessee Athletics
Saturday, February 15
Knoxville
11 AM
University of Tennessee
vs
Tennessee State
Men’s Tennis Central: #16 Tennessee vs. Tennessee State
February 14, 2025 | Men's Tennis
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The No. 16 Tennessee men's tennis team is set to host their second doubleheader in as many weeks, taking on Tennessee State at 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Barksdale Stadium.
A live stream will be provided for fans here, and live stats will also be available here. Admission is free to fans, and tennis parking will be available on West Volunteer Boulevard and at the top of the CI7/NC7 garage located next to Barksdale Stadium.
LAST TIME OUT
Tennessee (7-2) recently played host to Elon and Penn in a doubleheader, where Tennessee only lost one court on the day, defeating the Phoenix, 4-0, and the Quakers, 6-1.
Ian Cruz shined for the Big Orange, picking up his 75th career singles win in the afternoon showdown versus Penn. Other Vols that picked up singles or doubles victories on the day were Alex Kotzen, Shunsuke Mitsui, Alan Jesudason, Jan Kobierski, James Newton, Jose Garcia and Alejandro Moreno.
SCOUTING THE TIGERS
Tennessee State (0-1) is coming off winning their second straight HBCU National Championship back in September. The Tigers edged out Alabama State in the head-to-head competition after both teams finished tied for first place in the standings.
Last year, they finished 8-19 and reached the Horizon League Championship Semifinals before having their season ended by Cleveland State.
So far this dual season Tennessee State started their campaign 0-1, with their sole loss coming to Arkansas.
Tomorrow marks the first-ever meeting between these two programs, as the two in-state schools have never played on the hard courts before.
VOLS IN THE RANKINGS
Singles
#14 – Shunsuke Mitsui
#29 – Alex Kotzen
#74 – Alejandro Moreno
Doubles
#18 – Alejandro Moreno/Alex Kotzen
#72 – Alan Jesudason/Shunsuke Mitsui
MILESTONE TRACKER
Shunsuke Mitsui recently acquired his 115th career singles win in the doubleheader against Elon and Penn, tying legendary VFL Paul Annacone for eighth in program history. The Shizuoka, Japan, native now sits two wins away from seventh in program history, currently held by Luca Wiedenmann.
Alex Kotzen sits one win away from reaching 90 singles victories for his career while also needing one triumph to achieve 50 dual singles conquests.
Alan Jesudason needs only five singles victories to reach 50 for his career.
UP NEXT
Tennessee will open SEC play against No. 13 Mississippi State on Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. ET at Barksdale Stadium.
For the most up-to-date information about the program, follow Tennessee men's tennis on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook.
A live stream will be provided for fans here, and live stats will also be available here. Admission is free to fans, and tennis parking will be available on West Volunteer Boulevard and at the top of the CI7/NC7 garage located next to Barksdale Stadium.
LAST TIME OUT
Tennessee (7-2) recently played host to Elon and Penn in a doubleheader, where Tennessee only lost one court on the day, defeating the Phoenix, 4-0, and the Quakers, 6-1.
Ian Cruz shined for the Big Orange, picking up his 75th career singles win in the afternoon showdown versus Penn. Other Vols that picked up singles or doubles victories on the day were Alex Kotzen, Shunsuke Mitsui, Alan Jesudason, Jan Kobierski, James Newton, Jose Garcia and Alejandro Moreno.
SCOUTING THE TIGERS
Tennessee State (0-1) is coming off winning their second straight HBCU National Championship back in September. The Tigers edged out Alabama State in the head-to-head competition after both teams finished tied for first place in the standings.
Last year, they finished 8-19 and reached the Horizon League Championship Semifinals before having their season ended by Cleveland State.
So far this dual season Tennessee State started their campaign 0-1, with their sole loss coming to Arkansas.
Tomorrow marks the first-ever meeting between these two programs, as the two in-state schools have never played on the hard courts before.
VOLS IN THE RANKINGS
Singles
#14 – Shunsuke Mitsui
#29 – Alex Kotzen
#74 – Alejandro Moreno
Doubles
#18 – Alejandro Moreno/Alex Kotzen
#72 – Alan Jesudason/Shunsuke Mitsui
MILESTONE TRACKER
Shunsuke Mitsui recently acquired his 115th career singles win in the doubleheader against Elon and Penn, tying legendary VFL Paul Annacone for eighth in program history. The Shizuoka, Japan, native now sits two wins away from seventh in program history, currently held by Luca Wiedenmann.
Alex Kotzen sits one win away from reaching 90 singles victories for his career while also needing one triumph to achieve 50 dual singles conquests.
Alan Jesudason needs only five singles victories to reach 50 for his career.
UP NEXT
Tennessee will open SEC play against No. 13 Mississippi State on Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. ET at Barksdale Stadium.
For the most up-to-date information about the program, follow Tennessee men's tennis on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook.
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