Liberty Welcomes Penn, Travels to Princeton This Weekend

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Liberty men's tennis team (1-2) hosts Penn (2-1) on Friday at 5 p.m. from the Liberty Indoor Tennis Center before heading to New Jersey to battle Princeton (3-1) on Sunday at 10.

Liberty is coming off a strong 7-0 sweep over Richmond in its home opener on Friday.
The Flames are seeking their first victory against both of this weekend's foes. Liberty most recently fell against then No. 44 Penn 5-2 last season. The Flames took on Princeton on the road, falling 5-2 last season. Unranked at the time, the Tigers would later rank as high as No. 17 later that season (March 4).

The Flames look to defend their home court against Penn in a stretch of four home matches in five contests. Liberty seeks its first road victory of the season at Princeton.

Flames News & Notes

Rodrigo Santiago Arraez has found a home in the No. 1 singles spot early this season. The junior sports a 2-1 record, including matches against two ranked opponents.
The Flames look for a spark from the middle of their singles lineups. Four Flames No. 2-5 in the singles lineup, picked up their first win last week against Richmond.
Doubles has been a bright spot in the early season, with a 4-2 overall record. The Flames' No. 2 pair of David Ekpenyong and Benjamin Sparks owns a 2-1 record together.

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Liberty Welcomes Penn, Travels to Princeton This Weekend

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David Ekpenyong

Rodrigo Santiago Arraez

Benjamin Sparks