University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics

Men's Tennis Prepares for Big South Conference Fall Championships
10.23.2025 | Men's Tennis
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - UNC Asheville Men's Tennis prepares for the Big South Conference Fall Championships this weekend (Oct. 24-26). Winners clinch a berth in the ITA Conference Masters Championships.
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UNC Asheville at the Big South Conference Fall Championships | Oct. 24-26 | Rock Hill, S.C. | Rock Hill Tennis Center
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Tournament Central
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About the Bulldogs - Six Bulldogs return from a season ago including 2025 All-Conference Doubles selection Cian Ingles. The Bulldogs also add Division II transfer Jip Mens and freshman Daniel Franco-Key. Mens is the No. 9 seed in singles play, while Daniel Franco-Key is the No. 16 seed. Griffin Lovern and Cian Ingles are the No. 8 seed in doubles play.
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About the Tournament Field - The Bulldogs will face some tough competition throughout the conference in Bryant, Gardner-Webb, Longwood, NJIT and Presbyterian.
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From Head Coach Dustin Hale - "We are looking forward to testing ourselves against the top players in the Big South. There are no easy matches or draws at this event, so we are looking forward to the challenge."
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UNC Asheville at the Big South Conference Fall Championships | Oct. 24-26 | Rock Hill, S.C. | Rock Hill Tennis Center
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Tournament Central
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About the Bulldogs - Six Bulldogs return from a season ago including 2025 All-Conference Doubles selection Cian Ingles. The Bulldogs also add Division II transfer Jip Mens and freshman Daniel Franco-Key. Mens is the No. 9 seed in singles play, while Daniel Franco-Key is the No. 16 seed. Griffin Lovern and Cian Ingles are the No. 8 seed in doubles play.
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About the Tournament Field - The Bulldogs will face some tough competition throughout the conference in Bryant, Gardner-Webb, Longwood, NJIT and Presbyterian.
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From Head Coach Dustin Hale - "We are looking forward to testing ourselves against the top players in the Big South. There are no easy matches or draws at this event, so we are looking forward to the challenge."
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