Cal Poly Mustangs' Season Schedule Unveiled
Home Matches at the Beginning of the Season
The Mustangs will kick off the season by hosting Santa Clara and Gonzaga at Ronca Tennis Center. This provides a great start to their campaign and allows the team to build momentum. After that, they will face LMU and Utah on the road before returning to San Luis Obispo to take on BYU and Idaho.
It's an important phase for the team as they get to test their skills against different opponents and gain valuable experience. The home matches give them the advantage of playing in familiar surroundings and having the support of their fans.
Big West Play on the Road
Cal Poly's first Big West play match will be on the road at UC San Diego on March 2. This is a challenging start to their conference schedule, but the team is ready to face the competition. After that, they return home for three consecutive matches against Creighton, Boise State, and Hawai’i.
Playing at home gives the team a chance to regain their confidence and build on their performances. The non-conference matches away from San Luis Obispo close the month of March, adding an extra element of excitement to the season.
Final Home and Road Matches
The Mustangs will play their final two home matches of the season on April 6 & 8 against UC Irvine and UC Riverside. These matches will be crucial as they look to finish the regular season on a high note. The final three regular season matches will see them go on the road to face Pacific, UC Davis, and rival UCSB.
It's a challenging stretch for the team, but they are determined to give their best and secure a strong finish. The Big West Championships, which will take place from April 24-27 at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego, will be the culmination of their season.
Cal Poly has a strong history in the Big West standings, finishing in the top three in four of the last five seasons under 14th year head coach Nick Carless. The team returns three players who earned All-Big West honors last year and has added four newcomers this year, bringing fresh talent and energy to the squad.