In Waco, Texas, the Baylor men's tennis team, ranked No. 8, is gearing up for a Sunday showdown at the Hurd Tennis Center. They'll face No.
12 UCF at noon and Creighton later at 6 p.m. CT.
The noon clash with UCF promises to be a lively affair, especially with the "Hounds at the Hurd" event encouraging fans to bring their dogs along for the tennis action. It's a fun twist that adds to the excitement of the match.
Baylor, holding a 14-7 overall record and 2-1 in Big 12 play, is finally back on home turf after a grueling five-match road stretch. This homecoming marks their Big 12 conference home opener, and the team is eager to make a strong impression.
Key player Connor Van Schalkwyk is on fire with a 10-match singles winning streak, while his teammate Devin Badenhorst has recently been named Big 12 Player of the Week. The Bears are riding high after notable victories against No.
25 Arizona State and No. 39 Oklahoma State, snapping OSU's impressive 11-match home winning streak.
UCF, sitting at No. 12, enters with a solid 17-3 record. They hit a bump in their Texas road trip with a 4-1 loss to No.
5 TCU, marking their first conference defeat. Before that, the Knights were on an eight-match winning streak, showcasing their strength and resilience.
Wrapping up the day, Creighton, with an 11-8 record and a 2-1 mark in the Big East, will take on Baylor at 6 p.m. CT.
For those who can't make it to the matches, live stats and streaming options are available to keep fans connected to all the action.