LAKE NONA, Fla. – The University of Memphis men's tennis team advanced to the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament, Friday, with a 4-2 win over #35 ranked SMU. With the victory, Memphis will now face top seeded USF, Saturday at noon (ET). USF defeated East Carolina, 4-0, Friday to advance.
Memphis reversed course on the last outing with SMU, taking an early lead in the match with wins at two and three doubles. The number two team of Ryan Peniston and Felix Rauch won a tiebreaker at two to seal the victory, 7-6 (4).