Fresno State Athletics
'Dogs Travel to compete in 70th Annual Blue and Gray Tennis Classic
2/22/2018 2:10:00 PM | Men's Tennis
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Fresno State men's tennis team will participate will in the 70th Annual Blue and Gray National Tennis Classic, Feb. 23-24.
"We are thrilled to go back to this prestigious tournament," said head coach Luke Shields. "It's known as one of the best tournaments in college tennis because of the great environment and fan supports."
The top tennis teams in the country have played in the Blue and Gray. Perhaps the most unique feature of the Blue Gray is the southern hospitality it offers. Tennis fans across Montgomery open up their homes and keep the players throughout the tournament.
How to follow – Fans can follow along with live scoring and draw updates at www.bluegraytennis.com.
The field – Fresno State, Alabama, Arizona, Arizona State, Auburn, Boise State, Princeton and Rice round out the field for the men's side of the Tournament.
The draw – Arizona State was selected as the No. 1 seed, No. 2 Alabama, No. 3 Princeton and No. 4 Auburn.
No. 1 Arizona State will play Boise State, No. 2 Alabama will see Rice in the first round and No. 3 Princeton will face Arizona.
Fresno State will face No. 4 Auburn in the first round of the tournament at 10:30 a.m. PT.
The match up – Auburn is 8-3 this season, coming off 4-0 win over Samford. The last time the Bulldogs and the Tigers met was in 2013 when Auburn defeated Fresno State 6-1.
Quick look at the 'Dogs –
Fresno State is 7-5 this season, coming off a 4-3 loss against San Diego.
Cem Erturk leads the Bulldogs this season with an 8-3 singles record. Freshman Cagatay Soke is close behind with a 7-3 singles record this season.
"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" - The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visit www.bulldogscholarshipfund.com or call 559-278-7160.
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"We are thrilled to go back to this prestigious tournament," said head coach Luke Shields. "It's known as one of the best tournaments in college tennis because of the great environment and fan supports."
The top tennis teams in the country have played in the Blue and Gray. Perhaps the most unique feature of the Blue Gray is the southern hospitality it offers. Tennis fans across Montgomery open up their homes and keep the players throughout the tournament.
How to follow – Fans can follow along with live scoring and draw updates at www.bluegraytennis.com.
The field – Fresno State, Alabama, Arizona, Arizona State, Auburn, Boise State, Princeton and Rice round out the field for the men's side of the Tournament.
The draw – Arizona State was selected as the No. 1 seed, No. 2 Alabama, No. 3 Princeton and No. 4 Auburn.
No. 1 Arizona State will play Boise State, No. 2 Alabama will see Rice in the first round and No. 3 Princeton will face Arizona.
Fresno State will face No. 4 Auburn in the first round of the tournament at 10:30 a.m. PT.
The match up – Auburn is 8-3 this season, coming off 4-0 win over Samford. The last time the Bulldogs and the Tigers met was in 2013 when Auburn defeated Fresno State 6-1.
Quick look at the 'Dogs –
Fresno State is 7-5 this season, coming off a 4-3 loss against San Diego.
Cem Erturk leads the Bulldogs this season with an 8-3 singles record. Freshman Cagatay Soke is close behind with a 7-3 singles record this season.
"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" - The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visit www.bulldogscholarshipfund.com or call 559-278-7160.
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