Wednesday, January 24
Columbus, Ohio
5:00 p.m.
University of Toledo
at
Ohio State
Marko Galic has a 1-2 record from the No. 2 singles and 1-1 doubles record from the No. 1 court this season.
Photo by: Bree Bee
Toledo Prepares for Three More Road Matches This Week
1/23/2024 1:20:00 PM | Men's Tennis
Rockets visiting No. 2 Ohio State on Wednesday, Penn State on Friday, and Temple on Saturday
TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo men's tennis team will play three more road matches this week to close out its seven-match road swing to open its 2024 season. Toledo will visit No. 2 Ohio State on Wednesday night, and then head to University Park, Pa., to play Penn State on Friday evening and Temple on Saturday afternoon.
"I don't have enough adjectives to describe Ohio State's program and their high level of play," head coach Al Wermer said. "I always appreciate the intensity and professionalism they bring to the table. Every year our guys take a lot away from this match, which is very beneficial."
Last Time on the Court
Toledo (2-2, 0-0 MAC) went 2-1 last weekend, falling to Illinois on Saturday before posting back-to-back victories over Butler and IUPUI on Sunday. Senior Pawit Sornlaksup was the only Rocket to win a set vs. Illinois, a 7-5 first set victory vs. No. 17 Kenta Miyoshi on the No. 1 court. Sornlaksup, ranked No. 68 in the country, was ahead 1-0 in the second set before the match was called. The following afternoon, Sornlaksup tied the match 1-1 with a two-set victory against Butler, extending his singles winning streak to 45 straight matches.
Highlighting the Rockets' 4-3 win over the Bulldogs was junior Hanamichi Carvajal's first win as a Rocket and a clinching point from sophomore Matias Olivero. Toledo then swept IUPUI 5-0 to finish out the weekend, with freshman Chile Snow and Olivero finishing their matches to help Toledo secure its second win of the day at 5-0.
Rockets in the Rankings
Sornlaksup began his school-record 45-match winning streak in dual competition in January 2022. He is tied with Chris Clark (2005-08) at No. 5 on UT's all-time victory list with 63 wins, two behind UT Hall of Famer Stjepan Sisko (2014-17).
The reigning Mid-American Conference Player of the Year, Sornlaksup sits at No. 12 on Toledo's combined career wins list with a 104-25 record. He trails Terence Weigand (2010-13) who is No. 11 with 106 victories, and Tony Tran (2002-06) who is No. 10 with 108 combined victories.
About Ohio State
No. 2 Ohio State enters this week with a 2-0 record after sweeping both Eastern Illinois and Xavier last weekend. The Buckeyes have three nationally-ranked individual players – JJ Tracy (No. 4), Jack Anthrop (No. 11), and Alexander Bernard (No. 103) – and the No.1 doubles team in the country of Track and Robert Cash. Tracy's sweep vs. EIU's Pau Rivera last week was the 100th singles victory of his career. Both Tracy and Anthrop earned NCAA All-Tournament Team recognition last year, Tracy for No. 3 doubles and Anthrop for No. 6 singles.
The Rockets lost 4-0 to the Buckeyes in their last meeting on Jan. 19, 2023.
About Penn State
Penn State opened its season with a close 4-3 victory over Cleveland State last week. Freshman Nolan Ranger delivered the clinching point for the Nittany Lions with a three-set victory at the No. 5 court.
Toledo lost to Penn State in the last matchup on Mar. 4, 2006.
About Temple
Temple (1-1) split its season-opening weekend, defeating Norfolk State and falling to Old Dominion. Freshman Adam Kresina clinched the match for the Cherry and White in two sets from the No. 3 court.
Toledo won its only previous match vs. Temple, a 5-2 final on Mar. 21, 2009.
Toledo vs. No. 2 Ohio State
Columbus, Ohio | Ty Tucker Tennis Center
Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 5:00 p.m.
Live Video & Live Stats
Toledo vs. Penn State
University Park, Pa. | Sarni Tennis Center
Friday, Jan. 26 | 5:00 p.m.
Live Stats
Toledo vs. Temple
University Park, Pa. | Sarni Tennis Center
Saturday, Jan. 27Â | 11:00 a.m.
What's Next
Toledo will play its first home match of the season vs. Wayne State at Shadow Valley Tennis Club on Friday, Feb. 2 at 1:00 p.m.
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"I don't have enough adjectives to describe Ohio State's program and their high level of play," head coach Al Wermer said. "I always appreciate the intensity and professionalism they bring to the table. Every year our guys take a lot away from this match, which is very beneficial."
Last Time on the Court
Toledo (2-2, 0-0 MAC) went 2-1 last weekend, falling to Illinois on Saturday before posting back-to-back victories over Butler and IUPUI on Sunday. Senior Pawit Sornlaksup was the only Rocket to win a set vs. Illinois, a 7-5 first set victory vs. No. 17 Kenta Miyoshi on the No. 1 court. Sornlaksup, ranked No. 68 in the country, was ahead 1-0 in the second set before the match was called. The following afternoon, Sornlaksup tied the match 1-1 with a two-set victory against Butler, extending his singles winning streak to 45 straight matches.
Highlighting the Rockets' 4-3 win over the Bulldogs was junior Hanamichi Carvajal's first win as a Rocket and a clinching point from sophomore Matias Olivero. Toledo then swept IUPUI 5-0 to finish out the weekend, with freshman Chile Snow and Olivero finishing their matches to help Toledo secure its second win of the day at 5-0.
Rockets in the Rankings
Sornlaksup began his school-record 45-match winning streak in dual competition in January 2022. He is tied with Chris Clark (2005-08) at No. 5 on UT's all-time victory list with 63 wins, two behind UT Hall of Famer Stjepan Sisko (2014-17).
The reigning Mid-American Conference Player of the Year, Sornlaksup sits at No. 12 on Toledo's combined career wins list with a 104-25 record. He trails Terence Weigand (2010-13) who is No. 11 with 106 victories, and Tony Tran (2002-06) who is No. 10 with 108 combined victories.
About Ohio State
No. 2 Ohio State enters this week with a 2-0 record after sweeping both Eastern Illinois and Xavier last weekend. The Buckeyes have three nationally-ranked individual players – JJ Tracy (No. 4), Jack Anthrop (No. 11), and Alexander Bernard (No. 103) – and the No.1 doubles team in the country of Track and Robert Cash. Tracy's sweep vs. EIU's Pau Rivera last week was the 100th singles victory of his career. Both Tracy and Anthrop earned NCAA All-Tournament Team recognition last year, Tracy for No. 3 doubles and Anthrop for No. 6 singles.
The Rockets lost 4-0 to the Buckeyes in their last meeting on Jan. 19, 2023.
About Penn State
Penn State opened its season with a close 4-3 victory over Cleveland State last week. Freshman Nolan Ranger delivered the clinching point for the Nittany Lions with a three-set victory at the No. 5 court.
Toledo lost to Penn State in the last matchup on Mar. 4, 2006.
About Temple
Temple (1-1) split its season-opening weekend, defeating Norfolk State and falling to Old Dominion. Freshman Adam Kresina clinched the match for the Cherry and White in two sets from the No. 3 court.
Toledo won its only previous match vs. Temple, a 5-2 final on Mar. 21, 2009.
Toledo vs. No. 2 Ohio State
Columbus, Ohio | Ty Tucker Tennis Center
Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 5:00 p.m.
Live Video & Live Stats
Toledo vs. Penn State
University Park, Pa. | Sarni Tennis Center
Friday, Jan. 26 | 5:00 p.m.
Live Stats
Toledo vs. Temple
University Park, Pa. | Sarni Tennis Center
Saturday, Jan. 27Â | 11:00 a.m.
What's Next
Toledo will play its first home match of the season vs. Wayne State at Shadow Valley Tennis Club on Friday, Feb. 2 at 1:00 p.m.
Follow the Rockets
Be sure to follow the Rockets' men's tennis team on social media:
- X (Formerly Twitter): @ToledoMTennis
- Instagram & Threads: toledomtennis
- Facebook: Toledo Men's Tennis
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