Panthers Rise in Rankings, Face First SBC Foe

Men's Tennis Jordan Manning/Sports Communications

Panthers Rise in Rankings, Face First SBC Foe

What you need to know:

*The Georgia State men's tennis team rose eight spots in the latest ITA rankings to No. 59.

*The Panthers sit at 7-3, and host UL Lafayette on March 12 at Blackburn Park at 1 p.m.

*This will be the first of two final home matches for the team.


 ATLANTA- Following a weeklong break from competition, the Georgia State men's tennis team will be back on the court to host UL Lafayette at Blackburn Park on March 12. This will be the first of the final two home matches for the Panthers.

Up eight spots to No. 59 in the latest ITA national rankings, GSU is currently 7-3 this season. The team is on a three-game win streak, with the last lost coming from then-No. 15 Oklahoma State.

Led by juniors Jannis Koeke and Zackery Kennedy at the No. 1 and No. 2 spots, the Panthers are showing depth and consistency early in the season. Sophomore Sebastian Acuna has also come in clutch for the team, being the clinching point in both singles matches and doubles matches.

The first Sun Belt team to face the Panthers this season, the Ragin' Cajuns come to Georgia State with a 9-7 record. UL Lafayette is on a one-game win streak and their last loss came at No. 15 Texas.

The match is set to begin at 1 p.m. at Blackburn Park. Live stats will be available at GeorgiaStateSports.com.

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Players Mentioned

Zackery Kennedy

Zackery Kennedy

6' 5"
Junior
Jannis Koeke

Jannis Koeke

6' 0"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Zackery Kennedy

Zackery Kennedy

6' 5"
Junior
Jannis Koeke

Jannis Koeke

6' 0"
Junior