MOSCOW, Idaho – The Idaho men's tennis team will travel to face the USC Trojans (19-7) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, May 5 in Los Angeles, California. The match is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. Pacific Time from Marks Stadium. The team to advance will square off in the NCAA Second Round at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 6 to battle for a spot at the NCAA Super Regionals.
The Vandals (15-8) reeled off three straight match wins to capture the program's second consecutive Big Sky title and 16th conference championship last weekend in Phoenix, Arizona. Despite dropping the doubles point, the Vandals fought back to earn a 4-3 victory over the one-seeded and No. 71-ranked Northern Arizona (22-3).
Idaho makes its sixth appearance in the NCAA First Round over the last nine years. If Idaho advances, they will match up against the winner of No. 39 UC Santa Barbara (22-3) vs. No. 30 San Diego (17-7) on Saturday, May 6.
The Vandals will square off against the Trojans for the third time in school history. USC holds a 2-0 edge with the two programs meeting in the NCAA First Round in 2014 and 2015.
Be sure to stay up-to-date on all things Vandal men's tennis by following the team on Twitter at @vandalstennis and Instagram at @vandalmtennis.
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