No. 11 Baylor Men’s Tennis Dominates Texas Tech in Hub City Sweep
No. 11 Baylor men’s tennis continued their impressive momentum on Thursday, April 9, 2026, securing a commanding 4-0 victory over No. 70 Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas. The win extends Baylor’s current winning streak to eight matches and strengthens their position in Large 12 regular play, where they currently hold a 6-1 record.
Doubles Battle: Baylor Claims the Early Lead
The match opened with a competitive doubles series. While Texas Tech started strong with Niksa Arsic and Thiago Guglieri defeating Baylor’s Alexandru Chirita and Zsombor Velcz 6-3, the Bears quickly responded. Devin Badenhorst and Calvin Baierl secured a 6-3 win over Thomas VanDen Dooren and Felipe Pagnacco.
The critical doubles point came down to Court Two. Connor Van Schalkwyk and Luc Koenig faced off against Tyler Stewart and Sebastian Abboud in a tight contest. After a competitive tie break, Van Schalkwyk and Koenig prevailed with a 7-6(3) victory, giving Baylor the lead heading into singles play.
Singles Dominance: The Bears Sweep
Baylor maintained their control throughout the singles portion of the evening, winning the first sets on five different courts. The Bears’ efficiency was on full display as they systematically dismantled the Red Raiders’ defense:
- Luc Koenig earned the second point for Baylor with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Thiago Guglieri.
- Connor Van Schalkwyk followed suit on Court Three, defeating his opponent 6-3, 6-4.
- Zsombor Velcz clinched the final point for the Green and Gold, beating Tyler Stewart 6-4, 6-3.
Key Match Takeaways
- Current Streak: Baylor has won eight consecutive matches.
- Conference Standing: The Bears are 6-1 in Big 12 play.
- Final Score: Baylor 4, Texas Tech 0.
What’s Next for the Bears
Baylor returns to Waco for a high-stakes double header this Sunday. The Bears will first face No. 4 TCU at 1:00 p.m. CT for their Senior Day celebration, followed by a match against UTGRV at 6:00 p.m. CT. This upcoming stretch will be pivotal as Baylor looks to maintain its streak and climb further in the national rankings.
Match Results Summary
| Category | Baylor (BU) | Texas Tech (TTU) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doubles 1 | Chirita/Velcz | Arsic/Guglieri | 3-6 |
| Doubles 2 | Van Schalkwyk/Koenig | Stewart/Abboud | 7-6(3) |
| Doubles 3 | Badenhorst/Baierl | VanDen Dooren/Pagnacco | 6-3 |
| Singles (Koenig) | Luc Koenig | Thiago Guglieri | 6-4, 6-3 |
| Singles (Van Schalkwyk) | Connor Van Schalkwyk | Opponent | 6-3, 6-4 |
| Singles (Velcz) | Zsombor Velcz | Tyler Stewart | 6-4, 6-3 |