WICHITA, Kan. – The Shocker men's tennis team is set partake in its first dual match in almost a year when they begin their 2021 season next week.
 
The schedule picks up quickly with a showdown in Stillwater, Okla. against Oklahoma State on Thursday, Jan. 14. The Cowboys (No. 16) are one of four teams on the schedule that finished last season ranked, with the others being Oklahoma (No. 40), Denver (No. 45), and Tulane (No. 47.)
 
Wichita State returns home quickly for two matches on Jan. 16 versus Oral Roberts at noon and Omaha at 4:00 p.m. In total, the Shockers will host 10 home matches.
 
Home matches before March will be located at Genesis Rock Road unless the weather is favorable. The Coleman Tennis Complex will serve as the home location for all matches after February, weather permitting.
 
Quotes from the Coach
Head Coach Danny Bryan
"With last season being cut short, our guys are more excited than usual about the upcoming season. We have a great schedule that will challenge us throughout the course of the spring. The team is grateful for the opportunity to compete and can't wait to get back on the court soon."
 
Men's Tennis Schedule
 
Jan. 14 - Oklahoma State, 4:00 PM
Jan. 16 - Oral Roberts, Noon*
Jan. 16 - Omaha, 4:00 PM*
Jan. 22 - Utah, 6:00 PM (at SMU)
Jan. 23 - SMU, 10:00 AM
Jan. 29 - Oklahoma, 6:00 PM
Jan. 30 - Abilene Christian, 9:30 AM (at OU)
Feb. 6 - Drake, 12:30 PM*
Feb. 12 - Denver, 4:30 PM CT
Feb. 13 - UNLV, Noon CT (at Denver)
March 3 - Omaha, 1:00 PM*
March 5 - Memphis, 1:00 PM*
March 13 - UTSA, TBA (at Tulsa)
March 14 - Tulsa, TBA
March 26 - Creighton, 1:00 PM*
March 27 - Seward County CC, TBA*
March 29 - UT Arlington, Noon*
April 3 - SMU, 1:00 PM*
April 4 - Cowley County CC, TBA*
April 8 - Tulane, 1:00 PM
April 11 - USF, TBA
 
*Home match