SMU hosts Navy and No. 24 Columbia in back-to-back days of action at the SMU Tennis Complex Monday at 12 p.m. and Tuesday at 12 p.m.
SCOUTING NAVY
Navy is currently 12-10, coming off of a 7-0 win over Coppin State Friday evening. Navy's trip to Dallas kicks off an eight-match, five-day road trip all over the state of Texas. The Mids are currently 0-5 on the road this season.
SERIES INFO
This is the first meeting on record between the Midshipmen and SMU.
SCOUTING COLUMBIA
The Lions are currently 8-2 on the season and have won six consecutive matches. Columbia is coming off of a 7-0 victory over Binghamton on March 4 in New York. Columbia and SMU will match up as the first stop for the Lion's four-match road trip in Texas.
SERIES INFO
The Mustangs currently lead the series, 10-4 with all 14 matches played in Dallas, Texas. The last meeting between the two programs came March 18, 2014 with Columbia beating SMU 4-3. SMU last defeated the Lions March 15, 2011 in a 6-1 victory.
3/17/10 H L 4-3
3/15/11 H W 6-1
3/14/12 H L 5-2
3/19/13 H L 5-2
3/18/14 H L 4-3
TAKING ON RANKED TEAMS
For the fourth straight year in a row the Mustangs are scheduled to play at least six ITA Top-25 ranked teams, with the possibility to face 10 Top-25 ranked opponents. SMU welcomes four Top-25 ranked teams to the SMU Tennis Complex this season.
ALL-AMERICANS UNDER NEUFELD
During
Carl Neufeld's tenure as head coach at SMU, Mustang players have earned 12 All-America honors.
All-Americans at SMU under
Carl Neufeld--
Singles:
Johan Brunstrom (2004)
Genius Chidzikwe (2001)
Toby Hansson (2000)
Ignacio Hirigoyen (1999)
Doubles:
Eric Cohn (2002)
Johan Brunstrom (2001, 02)
Jon Wallmark (2000, 01)
Toby Hansson (2000)
Dustin Mauck (1999)
Keith Pollak (1999)
CARL NEUFELD— WINNINGEST ACTIVE SMU HEAD COACH
Head coach
Carl Neufeld ranks second among all-time wins at SMU with 405, and is the winningest active head coach on the SMU campus.
SMU Coaching All-Time Wins
Coach Sport SMU Career
1. Rhonda Rompola (1992-2016) Women's Basketball 439 439
2.
Carl Neufeld (1994 - present) Men's Tennis 405 587
3. Schellas Hyndman (1984-2007) Men's Soccer 368 466
4.
Lisa Seifert (1996 - present) Volleyball 364 383
5. Doc Hayes (1947-1967) Men's Basketball 299 299
*As of March 10, 2017