Men's Tennis to Host Conference Openers Against South Carolina, Ole Miss

The No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners men’s tennis team begins its conference schedule this weekend with a challenging pair of matches at the Headington Family Tennis centre in Norman. The Sooners will face No. 34 South Carolina on Saturday at noon, followed by a Monday noon matchup against No. 32 Ole Miss. Oklahoma enters these contests on a strong run of form, having won five consecutive matches.

Match Day Details

Fans can follow both matches via live stream and live stats, with links available here. Admission to all 2026 home matches at the Headington Family Tennis centre is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own food and drinks, as concessions will not be available. Oklahoma’s clear bag policy will be in effect for all events on the Norman campus, and entry is through the main doors of the tennis centre.

Fan Experiences

Saturday’s match against South Carolina will feature a celebration for the OU Kids Club, with free keychains available. Fans can also enter a raffle to win a football autographed by head football coach Brent Venables, and free pizza will be distributed while supplies last. Doors open at 11 a.m. Monday’s match will honor various Student Organizations on campus, with free corndogs available to attendees while supplies last, and doors opening at 11 a.m.

Did You Know? Oklahoma won all five of its February matches in a span of just four days, improving their season record to 8-1.

Recent Performance

The Sooners are currently riding a five-match winning streak, having only dropped two singles matches during that stretch. February victories included sweeps of Tulsa (4-0), Oral Roberts (4-0), New Mexico (4-0), and UT Arlington (4-0), as well as a 4-2 win over Wichita State. These results have propelled Oklahoma to a season record of 8-1.

Ranked Competition

Oklahoma is ranked in the national top-20 for the fourth consecutive week. Leading the way in the individual rankings is senior Luis Alvarez at No. 49, followed by sophomore Oscar Lacides at No. 79 and junior Asahi Harazaki at No. 89. In doubles play, the team of Lacides and Bruno Nhavene is ranked No. 54, while Orel Kimhi and Johan Rodriguez are ranked No. 71.

Looking Ahead

The Sooners will be looking for their first win against South Carolina after falling 6-1 to the then-No. 25 Gamecocks last season. South Carolina currently holds a 7-1 record, including a recent 4-1 victory over No. 20 Duke. Monday’s match against Ole Miss presents another challenge, as the Rebels are currently 12-0 and remain undefeated in SEC play. Oklahoma previously defeated Ole Miss 4-3 in their last meeting.

Expert Insight: Entering conference play with a five-match winning streak and a strong national ranking positions Oklahoma favorably, but the upcoming matches against South Carolina and Ole Miss will be a significant test of their ability to compete at the highest level.

Following these home matches, Oklahoma will host Vanderbilt on February 27th before traveling to Knoxville, Tennessee, to face Tennessee on March 1st.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oklahoma’s current season record?

Oklahoma’s current season record is 8-1.

Who are Oklahoma’s ranked singles players?

Luis Alvarez is ranked No. 49, Oscar Lacides is ranked No. 79, and Asahi Harazaki is ranked No. 89.

What time do doors open for the matches this weekend?

Doors open at 11 a.m. For both Saturday’s match against South Carolina and Monday’s match against Ole Miss.

How will Oklahoma’s recent momentum influence their performance against these highly-ranked conference opponents?

Men’s Tennis to Host Conference Openers Against South Carolina, Ole Miss