The Drake University men's tennis team prepares for a significant week of matches as it hosts a Pac-12 opponent and open Summit League play. Utah travels to the Roger Knapp Tennis Center Thursday for a 5:30 p.m. match. The conference opener against Illinois State will also be at home Sunday at 3 p.m.
The Bulldogs lost their season opener to Northern Illinois in a tight 4-3 finish. Oliver Johansson and Benedek Herman won both their singles matches as well as a doubles match that they competed in together. Evan Fragistas also prevailed in his singles competition.