Saturday, March 1
Waco, Texas
1:00 PM
Baylor
vs
UTRGV
No. 17 MT Ready for Doubleheader on Saturday including Top 20 Matchup
2/28/2025 11:55:00 AM | Men's Tennis
Bears face off against UTRGV at 1 p.m. and No. 16 Illinois at 6 p.m.
WACO, Texas – The No. 17 Baylor men's tennis team is set for a doubleheader this Saturday at the Hurd Tennis Center, hosting UTRGV at 1 p.m. and No. 16 Illinois at 6 p.m. This marks the Bears' first outdoor match of the spring season.
Baylor (8-6) enters the doubleheader fresh off a dominant 4-0 sweep of No. 46 Tulsa on the road. The Bears showcased their depth with a standout singles and doubles performance from Devin Badenhorst and Louis Bowden.
UTRGV (2-8) arrives in Waco after a tough 0-7 loss to No. 63 SMU. Historically, Baylor has dominated this matchup, holding a 15-10 all-time record and winning the last 10 meetings dating back to 1994. UTRGV has not scored a point against the Bears since that 1994 match, which Baylor won 5-2.
The nightcap against No. 16 Illinois (5-2) suggests a tough test. Both teams have faced grueling schedules, with all their losses coming against top 20 opponents. Illinois has fallen to No. 16 Tennessee and No. 15 Duke but holds impressive wins over No. 12 Michigan, No. 31 Clemson, No. 35 Auburn, and No. 50 Notre Dame. Similarly, Baylor has battled four top 10 teams and defeated No. 15 Duke on Feb. 15 at the ITA National Team Indoor Championships.
The similarities between the two teams extend beyond schedules. Baylor holds a .612 winning percentage in singles and a .556 mark in doubles, while Illinois is slightly stronger in singles (.633) but weaker in doubles (.500).
Baylor's singles lineup is led by No. 43 Devin Badenhorst and No. 86 Oskar Brostrom Poulsen, who have been consistent performers this season. The Bears also boast four ranked doubles pairs, highlighted by the No. 12 duo of Miladinovic/Poulsen. Illinois counters with three ranked singles players, headlined by No. 12 Kenta Miyoshi, but lacks ranked doubles pairs.
Fans looking to attend can get the chance to grab a Baylor men's tennis blanket at the 6 p.m. match against Illinois.
After the matches this Saturday, Baylor hosts Cornell and Lehigh in another doubleheader at the Hurd Tennis Center on Sunday, March 9.
For the latest news on the Baylor men's tennis team all year long, follow its official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts: @BaylorMTennis.
- BaylorBears.com -
Baylor (8-6) enters the doubleheader fresh off a dominant 4-0 sweep of No. 46 Tulsa on the road. The Bears showcased their depth with a standout singles and doubles performance from Devin Badenhorst and Louis Bowden.
UTRGV (2-8) arrives in Waco after a tough 0-7 loss to No. 63 SMU. Historically, Baylor has dominated this matchup, holding a 15-10 all-time record and winning the last 10 meetings dating back to 1994. UTRGV has not scored a point against the Bears since that 1994 match, which Baylor won 5-2.
The nightcap against No. 16 Illinois (5-2) suggests a tough test. Both teams have faced grueling schedules, with all their losses coming against top 20 opponents. Illinois has fallen to No. 16 Tennessee and No. 15 Duke but holds impressive wins over No. 12 Michigan, No. 31 Clemson, No. 35 Auburn, and No. 50 Notre Dame. Similarly, Baylor has battled four top 10 teams and defeated No. 15 Duke on Feb. 15 at the ITA National Team Indoor Championships.
The similarities between the two teams extend beyond schedules. Baylor holds a .612 winning percentage in singles and a .556 mark in doubles, while Illinois is slightly stronger in singles (.633) but weaker in doubles (.500).
Baylor's singles lineup is led by No. 43 Devin Badenhorst and No. 86 Oskar Brostrom Poulsen, who have been consistent performers this season. The Bears also boast four ranked doubles pairs, highlighted by the No. 12 duo of Miladinovic/Poulsen. Illinois counters with three ranked singles players, headlined by No. 12 Kenta Miyoshi, but lacks ranked doubles pairs.
Fans looking to attend can get the chance to grab a Baylor men's tennis blanket at the 6 p.m. match against Illinois.
After the matches this Saturday, Baylor hosts Cornell and Lehigh in another doubleheader at the Hurd Tennis Center on Sunday, March 9.
For the latest news on the Baylor men's tennis team all year long, follow its official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts: @BaylorMTennis.
- BaylorBears.com -
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