Michigan State University's men's tennis team has announced its schedule for the Spring 2025 season. The team, featuring six returning players and five new additions, is gearing up for a competitive series of matches.
Key match-ups this season include conference games against Ohio State and Michigan, as well as non-conference challenges against nationally ranked teams. The Spartans' schedule combines home matches with challenging away games, aiming to prepare the team for postseason success.
The season begins on January 17 at the MSU Tennis Center with a significant match against Kentucky. Throughout the season, the Spartans will host 11 home matches, facing opponents such as Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Western Michigan, and Arizona. They will also compete against traditional conference rivals like Penn State, Ohio State, Northwestern, Illinois, and Michigan in East Lansing. New Big Ten members Washington and Oregon are also set to play at MSU's home court.
On the road, Michigan State will engage in 12 away matches. Non-conference opponents include Liberty, TCU/Pacific, Tennessee, Clemson, Boise State, and Cornell. In Big Ten competition, they will face Wisconsin, Nebraska, Indiana, and Purdue. The road schedule concludes with matches against new league members USC and UCLA.
The team's journey will end with participation in the Big Ten Conference Tournament in Columbus, Ohio from April 25 to April 27. This tournament serves as an important milestone on their way to potentially qualifying for the NCAA Team Championships.
Fans can follow updates on MSUSpartans.com for detailed schedules and future announcements regarding the team's progress throughout the spring season.