Baylor Men’s Tennis Riding Momentum into Friday Night Clash with Tulsa
WACO, Texas - Baylor men’s tennis is back under the lights Friday night, taking on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at 6 p.m. CT inside the Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center. The Bears, currently ranked No. 20 in the country, are coming in hot after a convincing 6-1 win over Wisconsin earlier this week - their third straight victory.
That Monday night matchup was all business for Baylor. They set the tone early by locking up the doubles point, a key momentum swing that’s been a consistent strength during this win streak. From there, the Bears took over in singles, grabbing five wins across the six courts - and doing it in straight sets.
Connor Van Schalkwyk, Zsombor Velcz, Alexandru Chirita, Luc Koenig, and Louis Bowden all notched clean, efficient victories. It wasn’t just about getting the job done - it was how they did it.
Confident, composed, and in control. That kind of depth across the lineup is what separates good teams from dangerous ones.
Now, the Bears turn their attention to a Tulsa squad that’s also playing sharp tennis. The Golden Hurricane improved to 4-1 on the season with a dominant 7-0 sweep of Oral Roberts on Wednesday. They’ll bring plenty of confidence into Waco, but they’ll be facing a Baylor team that’s finding its rhythm early in the season.
Originally, Baylor had a doubleheader lined up last week against Abilene Christian and SMU, but that’s been pushed to March 10 due to weather - giving the Bears a little extra rest and prep time heading into Friday’s showdown.
With both teams carrying momentum and early-season confidence, this one has all the makings of a high-level indoor battle. First serve is set for 6 p.m. CT, and fans can follow along with live stats and streaming video online.