Old Dominion University announced on April 26 that it will hold a watch party for the NCAA Tennis Selection Show on Monday, April 27. The event is set to take place in the APR room at the LR Hill Sports Complex, with doors opening at 3:30 p.m. and parking available in Lot 43. The men’s selection show begins at 4 p.m., followed by the women’s show at 4:30 p.m.
The university said the event is free and open to the public. The selection show will also be streamed online through NCAA.com.
The men’s tennis team secured its fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance after defeating Troy with a score of 4-1 on Sunday. Zech Hamrouni clinched the match for Old Dominion with a three-set win at No. 2 singles, marking his third straight championship-clinching point as a freshman. The Monarchs currently have a record of 20-6 this season, are on a five-match winning streak, and have won ten of their last eleven matches.
On the women’s side, Old Dominion earned its seventh straight NCAA Tournament berth by defeating Marshall with a score of 4-0 on Sunday. Kira Matushkina, ranked #103 nationally, secured victory for her team with a two-set win at No.1 singles. Over three matches leading up to clinching the championship, the Monarchs allowed only one point against them. They hold an overall record of 13-5 this season and are riding a four-match winning streak after winning thirteen out of their last fourteen matches.
Both teams await their placement in this year’s tournament brackets during Monday’s live selection broadcast.
