THIS WEEK IN BILLIKEN MEN'S TENNIS
Friday, March 29 • vs. Butler • St. Louis, Mo. (Dwight Davis Tennis Center) • 1 p.m.
 
The Saint Louis men's tennis team plays its first match in 15 days when the Billikens host Butler Friday, March 29. First serve at Dwight Davis Tennis Center in St. Louis is scheduled for 1 p.m.
 
The link for live results of the match is available on the men's tennis schedule page on www.SLUBillikens.com.
 
The Billikens are 11-2 after going 3-0 on their spring-break trip to Hilton Head, S.C. The 11-2 start ties the 2022-23 team for the best 13-match record in program history.
 
Theo Ortis (8-1) and Valentin Vasquez (8-3) are tied for the team lead with eight dual-meet singles wins. Each has seen action at three different positions. Luca Lo Nardo's 7-5 record includes 6-3 at No. 3.
 
Lo Nardo and Vasquez have compiled a 4-2 mark at No. 3 doubles.
 
Big East Conference member Butler brings a 7-13 record into Friday's contest. The Bulldogs were 15-10 and finished second at the Big East Championship in 2023.
 
"Butler is a team we have played several times over the years," head coach Justin Stuckey said. "They had a great season last year and are always competitive in their matches. We will need everyone ready to bring the right energy as we get into our next matches, starting with doubles."