MAGNOLIA, Ark. – The Mulerider Men's Tennis team is gearing up for an intense week of competition, with six matches on the schedule. Building on the energy of two commanding sweeps at home last weekend, the Muleriders enter this stretch on a two-match winning streak and an overall record of 3-3.
Sophomore Frode Neumann is on a three-match winning streak in singles and boasts an impressive 4-1 doubles record alongside freshman David Wallechner.
This week's action begins on Wednesday, March 5, when Southern Arkansas travels to Cleveland, Mississippi, to face Delta State with the first serve set for 1 p.m.
Following the contest at Delta State, the Muleriders head to Texas for a series of five matches in three days. On Friday, March 7, they will face McKendree and Western New Mexico in a doubleheader. The competition continues on Saturday, March 8, as the Muleriders take on Lubbock Christian. The road trip concludes on Sunday, March 9, with back-to-back matches against #23 Texas-Permian Basin and Collin College.
Delta State | March 5, 2025, 1 p.m. | 2-4 Overall
The Statesmen suffered a 7-0 loss to the Muleriders when the teams met last spring. This season, Delta has secured wins against LeMoyne-Owen College and Jackson State but has fallen to Texas Permian Basin, UT Tyler, and West Florida.
McKendree | March 7, 2025, 10 a.m. | 2-6 Overall
McKendree and Southern Arkansas last faced off in 2019, with the Muleriders earning a 6-1 victory at home in Magnolia. This season, the Bearcats hold a 2-6 record, with wins over Missouri Baptist and Eastern Illinois.
Western New Mexico | March 7, 2025, 2 p.m. | 4-0 Overall
The Mustangs faced the Muleriders last spring, falling 4-0. This season, Western New Mexico boasts a perfect 4-0 record with wins over Ottawa University, Arizona Christian, Colorado Mesa, and Sul Ross State.
Lubbock Christian | March 8, 2025, 10 a.m. | 9-1 Overall
This matchup serves as a rematch of last year's meeting in Midlothian, Texas, where Lubbock Christian secured a 4-2 victory over the Muleriders. This season, the Chaparrals hold a 9-1 record, with notable wins over GAC/MIAA teams such as Harding, Emporia State, and Nebraska Kearney.
#23 Texas Permian Basin | March 9, 2025, 10 a.m. | 4-2 Overall
Last season, UTPB and Southern Arkansas battled in a tight contest, with the Muleriders edging out a 4-3 victory. This season, UTPB has recorded wins over Metropolitan State, Delta State, Arizona State, and Ottawa University.
Collin College | March, 9, 2025, 4 p.m. | 2-5 Overall
The Cougars have opened their season with a 2-5 record, securing victories over St. Thomas and Southeastern Oklahoma.
