Men's Tennis Southern Conference

Wofford Sets 2005 Men's Tennis Schedule

The Wofford men's tennis team and head coach Rod Ray have announced their 2004-05 schedule. Highlighting the slate is the Wofford Invitational, Oct. 9-10, and 10 home dual matches in the spring.

"We are going to play a strong fall slate of tournaments to prepare us for the spring," said Ray. "The Southeast Region is one of the toughest regions in the country. Without a doubt, we have a very challenging schedule without one easy match.

"The Southern Conference will be very good. If we are to be successful, our players need to get better and out work everyone starting immediately. I believe though that we are looking forward to the challenge."

Wofford will compete in four fall tournaments, starting with the UTC Steve Baras Memorial Classic in Chattanooga, Tenn., Sept. 24-26.

The Terriers then will host the Wofford Invitational, Oct. 9-10, at the Reeves Tennis Center. The field will feature four regional teams, including Wofford, in a round-robin format over the two days.

The following weekend, the Terriers travel to Columbia, S.C., for the USC Fall Invitational (Oct. 15-17) before concluding the fall season with the NCAA Indoor Regional Championship, Oct. 20-24, in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Four straight road matches start the spring season. Wofford will face Stetson (Jan. 22), Jacksonville (Jan. 23), Georgia State (Jan. 28) and Mercer (Jan. 29) before its first contest in Spartanburg.

On Feb. 9, the Terriers welcome Gardner-Webb in their home opener before hitting the road again for a pair of matches. On the road trip, Wofford will face Charleston Southern (Feb. 11) and South Carolina (Feb. 13).

UNC Asheville makes its way to the Reeves Tennis Center Feb. 16 and then the Terriers play at High Point (Feb. 18) and at Elon (Feb. 19) in the Southern Conference opener.

Four straight home matches are next up for Wofford, including a pair of league contests. The Terriers will match up with Chattanooga (Feb. 25), The Citadel (March 5), Charlotte (March 7) and Winthrop (March 9).

Wofford then will embark on another road trip against SoCon foes, traveling to College of Charleston (March 19) and Appalachian State (March 26). The Terriers then play three straight matches at home, facing Georgia Southern (April 3), UNC Greensboro (April 9) and Davidson (April 10).

The final two regular-season contests are at East Tennessee State (April 15) and versus Furman (April 17) at home.

The Southern Conference Tournament is scheduled for April 21-24 in Charleston, S.C.

2004-05 Wofford Men's Tennis Schedule:
Sept. 24-26--UTC Steve Baras Memorial Classic--Chattanooga, Tenn.
Oct. 9-10--Wofford Invitational--Spartanburg, S.C.
Oct. 15-17--USC Fall Invitational--Columbia, S.C.
Oct. 20-24--NCAA Indoor Regional Championship--Chapel Hill, N.C.
Jan. 22--at Stetson
Jan. 23--at Jacksonville
Jan. 28--at Georgia State
Jan. 29--at Mercer
Feb. 9--Gardner-Webb
Feb. 11--at Charleston Southern
Feb. 13--at South Carolina
Feb. 16--UNC Asheville
Feb. 18--at High Point
Feb. 19--at Elon*
Feb. 25--Chattanooga*
March 5--The Citadel*
March 7--Charlotte
March 9--Winthrop
March 19--at College of Charleston*
March 26--at Appalachian State*
April 3--Georgia Southern*
April 9--UNC Greensboro*
April 10--Davidson*
April 15--at East Tennessee State*
April 17--Furman*
April 21-24--at Southern Conference Tournament--Charleston, S.C.
*-Southern Conference match