Drake Men’s Tennis to Host Northwest Missouri State

The Drake University men’s tennis team will face off against the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats on Tuesday, March 24, at the Roger Knapp Tennis Center in Des Moines, Iowa. First serve is scheduled for 5 p.m. CT. Fans can follow the match through live scoring on the Drake men’s tennis schedule page.

Bulldog Breakdown

Drake enters the contest with a 13-2 overall record, currently riding a 13-match winning streak. The Bulldogs recently secured a 4-3 road victory against Northern Illinois on March 16.

Several Bulldogs have been key contributors to the team’s success. Samuel Melaga boasts a perfect 10-0 singles record in completed dual matches, while Arin Menon holds a 10-1 singles mark. Jose Alessandro Hernandez has a 7-2 singles record, and Alan Gonzalez leads regular starters with an 8-2 singles record. Ben Johnson has contributed with a 6-3 dual singles record.

In doubles play, the pairing of Ulysse Verrando and Adan Tarquino has a 5-2 record, and Alex Yeager and Menon have a 4-3 doubles mark.

Scouting the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats

Northwest Missouri State enters the matchup with a 4-4 overall record, having recently defeated Southwest Baptist 5-2 on March 13. The Bearcats are coached by Mark Rosewell, who has over 1,200 career victories and has led Northwest programs to 30 MIAA regular-season championships and 45 NCAA Tournament appearances. Rosewell is a seven-time ITA Regional Coach of the Year.

About the Roger Knapp Tennis Center

The Roger Knapp Tennis Center, completed in October 1992, features six indoor and six outdoor hard courts. The facility is home to the Drake men’s and women’s tennis teams. The courts were resurfaced in 2022 and are finished in Australian Open blue with medium-fast surfaces. The center is located at 2421 Clark Street, Des Moines, IA 50311.

Up Next

Following Tuesday’s match, Drake will travel to face the North Dakota Fighting Hawks on Saturday, March 28, at 12:30 p.m. In Grand Forks.