Arizona men’s tennis dominates Boise State and Auburn in NCAA Tournament opening rounds – The Daily Wildcat

The No. 9 Arizona men’s tennis team showcased their dominance in the opening rounds of the NCAA Tournament, securing back-to-back 4-0 victories against Boise State and No. 24 Auburn. The Wildcats, who are the reigning Pac-12 Tournament and Regular Season Champions, continued their winning streak and extended their series sweep to three consecutive matches.

In the first round against Boise State, Arizona started strong with impressive performances in both doubles and singles play. The duo of Herman Hoeyeraal and Eric Padgham set the tone with a clutch win in doubles, followed by singles victories from players like Colton Smith and Jay Friend. The Wildcats’ success continued into the second round against Auburn, where they once again dominated in both doubles and singles matches.

Notable performances included Hoeyeraal’s record-setting 20th win of the season and Nick Lagav’s clinching victory against Auburn. With their impressive performance, the Wildcats have advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Championships and are set to face No. 8 seed Columbia University in the super-regional in New York.

Arizona’s success in the tournament has solidified their status as a top contender, and fans are eagerly anticipating their next match. Stay tuned for updates on the Wildcats’ journey through the NCAA Championships by following the Daily Wildcat on Instagram and Twitter.