KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - After falling 2-0 in the doubles portion of Sunday’s ITA Kickoff Weekend final, Tennessee could only win a single singles match against 25th-ranked Michigan. The Wolverines advanced to the ITA indoor championships, while the 14th-ranked Volunteers fall to 4-3 on the season.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The No. 14 Tennessee men’s tennis team defeated Illinois, 4-2, Saturday afternoon in the opening round of ITA Kickoff Weekend. The Vols dropped the doubles point, but the singles part of the match was filled with some intense competition.

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The No. 25 Michigan men’s tennis team’s dominance at the ITA Kickoff Tournament set a strong precedent for the Wolverines’ upcoming season, advancing them to the ITA Indoor National Championships. Saturday’s win against Auburn left the team’s confidence high.

With a 17-3 record, Tennessee ranks No. 8 nationally behind Auburn, Duke, Iowa State, Alabama, Florida, Houston, and Michigan State. Kentucky is on their trail at No. 12 with only Marquette, Purdue, and Kansas in between. When: Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. ET

Tennessee, Michigan State and Marquette are listed as No. 2 seeds and are joined by Florida. The Gators are fresh off one of the most impressive wins of the weekend, blasting Georgia, 89-59.

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