Youngstown State University
Duquesne
Penguins Set to Host Duquesne on Saturday Afternoon
3/15/2024 10:00:00 AM | Men's Tennis
The Youngstown State men's tennis team returns home to face Duquesne on Saturday at the YSU Indoor Tennis Center. First serve against the Dukes is set for 2 p.m.
The Penguins (5-6) played two matches in Tennessee last week picking up a win at Lipscomb while dropping a hard-fought 5-2 decision to nationally-ranked Troy.
The Dukes (5-5) opened the season with four wins in five matches. In their most recent match, Duquesne lost 4-2 at Davidson.
For the Guins, Onder Balci is off to an impressive start this spring. He is 8-3 this spring, including a 7-0 record at No. 4 in the lineup. On Wednesday has was recognized as the Horizon League's Singles Player of the Week.
Nathan Favier is 6-5 while William Rassat is 5-4.
Last year, the Penguins beat Duquesne, 7-0, on Feb. 3 at the YSU Indoor Tennis Center. YSU has won the last three in the series.
