The sixth-seeded Ole Miss men’s tennis team faced off with the 11th-seeded Auburn Tigers in the second round of the SEC Tournament last Thursday morning.
The Rebels came to Knoxville on a seven-match winning streak with a 15-8 regular season record. In SEC play, the team has fought to an even 6-6 record. Auburn, on the other hand, boasted a record of 13-14 with just three conference wins.
Earlier this season, the Rebels made quick work of the Tigers, collecting a 4-0 match sweep. With a tournament quarterfinal matchup against the third-ranked Florida Gators and a chance to improve their national ranking (currently No.