STATESBORO, Ga. – For the final time during the 2018 season, the Georgia Southern men's tennis team will be on the road at East Carolina University, before returning to the friendly confines of the Wallis Tennis Center to face off against Troy. The Eagles wrapped up a perfect 4-0 weekend, winning their first conference match of the season and extending their winning streak to 10 straight matches.

The Blue and White enter play Saturday with an 11-8 record overall and 1-0 in conference play. They ECU Pirates post a 16-3 record on the season and enter play with an eight match winning streak. The Eagles defeated the Pirates last season to help secure the first perfect home record since 1983.

In the second half of the weekend series the Eagles will take on conference opponent Troy. The Trojans currently post a 9-9 record on the season and will not have another match before facing the Eagles. The Trojans are coming off a loss against William and Mary that snapped a four match winning streak.

Three Eagles posts singles winning streaks of five or more matches and Diego Finkelstein leads the way with eight straight singles victories and 10 straight doubles victories.
 
WHAT HEAD COACH SANDER KONING SAID
"We had some challenging conditions this week, but I believe the guys prepared well for the upcoming weekend. ECU has had a great season and I expect for a good battle from both sides. When I look at Troy, they have a very similar season to us, they started out a little slower and have been doing really well lately. We will give ourselves the best chance to win if we continue our mindset of getting ourselves opportunities. No matter how it feels, if we put ourselves in those situations, we can do some good things."
 
SERIES HISTORY
The Pirates currently lead the series over the Eagles 3-1, with the last matchup being an Eagles victory inside the Wallis Tennis Center.

The Trojans currently lead the series over the Eagles 4-2, with the Trojans winning the last meeting in 2016.

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