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Tennis: Men’s team blows 3-1 lead, loses to Kentucky in Round of 32 in NCAA tournament

History repeats itself. It’s a lifelong adage that presents itself in history classes and church sermons. It’s also a truth in the world of sports, at least for the Northwestern men’s tennis team.

After a regular season that glimmered with standout wins, top-tier takedowns and riveting comebacks, NU kicked off its run in the NCAA tournament this past weekend. The ‘Cats earned the No. 8 seed in the 16-team Lexington Region, right on par with their No. 28 overall ranking in the ITA’s final regular season rankings.

First up was 9-seed UCLA, who Northwestern squared off with on a Friday morning matinee.