CHARLESTON, Ill. -- Currently riding a three-match win streak, Eastern Illinois men's tennis is set to travel to Southern Illinois for a 3 p.m. match on Friday (March 1).

After dropping their season-opener at Ball State, the Panthers have defeated Saint Louis (4-3), Saint Francis (9-0) and Dayton (5-2) to sport an early-season 3-1 record.

The Salukis of Southern Illinois, meanwhile, enter the contest at 4-2 overall, which includes wins over Western Illinois and fellow OVC rival Austin Peay.  SIU will entertain the Panthers inside the Sportsblast complex in Carbondale, Ill.

Seniors Michael Sperry and Warren Race tie junior Kevin Bauman and freshman Robert Skolik with an even 2-2 mark in singles at their respective No. 1 thru No. 4 spot in the Panther lineup.

Newcomer Ryan Henderson is 3-1 overall in singles, which includes a perfect 2-0 record at the No. 5 spot, while also currently riding a three-match win streak of his own.

In Panther doubles, Bauman and Skolik currently enjoy a 3-1 record in duos, having won their last three bouts.

The Panther men will next be in action on Wednesday (March 6), traveling to Peoria to face Bradley at 1 p.m., before finishing up the non-league portion of the schedule with a March 19 match at Chicago State.

... for more info, contact Bart Rettberg, Asst. SID