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ASU Men’s Tennis: No. 28 Sun Devils secure second consecutive NCAA Tournament berth

by Mason Kern - April 29, 2019

(Photo: Patricia Vicente/WCSN) No. 28 Arizona State is going dancing for the second consecutive season since being reinstated in 2017 -- its third trip in a row dating back to 2008, the last year the team was intact prior to being disbanded. The Sun Devils' NCAA Tournament status was solidified on

ASU Men’s Tennis: No. 28 Sun Devils seek rubber match victory in Pac-12 Tournament opener

by Leo Tochterman - April 24, 2019

(Photo: Patricia Vicente/WCSN) No. 28 Arizona State will square off with No. 33 California in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament in Ojai, California on Thursday. It is a matchup between the fourth and fifth seeds and the Sun Devils will have the opportunity to pull off the upset as

ASU Men’s Tennis: No. 27 Sun Devils drop two top-15 road matches to close regular season

by Adam Noel - April 21, 2019

(Photo: Patricia Vicente/WCSN) A week after sweeping No. 44 Utah at home on Senior Day, No. 27 Arizona State hit the road to Los Angeles hoping to convert its upward momentum into a positive weekend prior to the 2019 Pac-12 Championships next week. Instead, however, the Sun Devils (13-12, 4-4 Pac-12) dropped

ASU Men’s Tennis: From USF to ASU, Roberts reunites with Hill for final season

by Mason Kern - April 18, 2019

(Photo: Patricia Vicente/WCSN) Before becoming the coach of Arizona State's revitalized men's tennis program, Matt Hill was spearheading South Florida into becoming a nationally recognized program. Justin Roberts was a big reason why. Hill recruited Roberts to the school before departing two years later for the job at ASU. Roberts played another year

ASU Men’s Tennis: No. 31 Sun Devils beat No. 45 Utah post-match analysis

by Mason Kern - April 13, 2019

WCSN men's tennis reporters Mason Kern and Rob Werner break down what went right for No. 31 Arizona State in its 4-0 sweep over No. 45 Utah on Saturday afternoon.

ASU Men’s Tennis: No. 31 Sun Devils ride five-match winning streak into Senior Day

by Adam Noel - April 12, 2019

(Photo: Patricia Vicente/WCSN) Saturday marks the final home match of the season for No. 31 Arizona State men’s tennis (12-10, 3-2 Pac-12) as it squares off against conference foe No. 45 Utah. For graduate student Justin Roberts, it will also mark the final time he suits up in the maroon and

‘Full circle:’ Ponwith thriving for ASU men’s tennis in homecoming season

by Mason Kern - April 11, 2019

(Photo: Patricia Vicente/WCSN) Growing up, Nathan Ponwith practiced his tennis at Arizona State's tennis facility in Tempe. His home in Scottsdale, located just 20 minutes down the road, allowed him the ability to train at the Whiteman Tennis Center throughout his youth and into high school, where he played at Connections

ASU Men’s Tennis: No. 32 Sun Devils defeat No. 42 Oregon post-match analysis

by Mason Kern - April 5, 2019April 6, 2019

No. 32 Arizona State swept No. 42 Oregon in a home match on Friday evening. Cronkite Sports reporters Mason Kern and Rob Werner provided analysis after ASU's victory.

ASU Men’s Tennis: No. 32 Sun Devils continue homestand with busy weekend

by Leo Tochterman - April 5, 2019April 5, 2019

(Photo: Patricia Vicente/WCSN) With Pac-12 play heating up, No. 32 Arizona State heads into a critical home weekend of the season playing some of its best tennis to this point in the year. "We always love being home and playing in front of our home crowd," coach Matt Hill said. "Having four matches

ASU Men’s Tennis: Sun Devils remain unbeaten at home in win over Delaware

by Mason Kern - April 2, 2019April 2, 2019

(Photo: Patricia Vicente/WCSN) After 19 matches, No. 32 Arizona State is undefeated at home. Granted, it has only played three total matches in Tempe. The Sun Devils' road-heavy schedule has pitted them against some of the nation's best teams in uncomfortable situations and atmospheres. It has prepared this team to be