Men’s Tennis Gears Up for AAC Championship Opener Against No. 7 Charlotte

MEMPHIS. TN. – Men's tennis is set to begin its American Athletic Conference Championship run on April 17 in Memphis, Tennessee, with a first match against No. 7 Charlotte at 10 a.m. The Owls will compete in a strong field featuring top-seeded South Florida, Memphis, and Florida Atlantic as they aim to bounce back and make a deep postseason run.

SCOUTING TEMPLE

Men's tennis heads into the American Athletic Conference Championship with an 11-8 overall record and a .579 win percentage, riding a five-match win streak and showing strong form on the road with an 8-6 record.
Senior Martim Marujo and sophomore Adam Kresina have paired up for 13 matches this season, earning 9 wins and leading in 2 unfinished contests. The tandem has posted standout victories over Norfolk State and FDU in tiebreaks, along with key wins against Penn State and St. Bonaventure.
Native of Maribor, Slovenia, Maj Najvirt Kolaric has recorded 9 wins in 16 singles matches this season, highlighted by a 6-0, 6-0 sweep over Rider and two hard-fought three-set victories. He competes primarily at the No. 2 and No. 3 spots.

SCOUTING CHARLOTTE

Charlotte rolls into the AAC Championship sporting an 11-10 record, highlighted by a dominant 8-3 performance at home. While their 2-6 conference record suggests some bumps along the way, the 49ers have picked up steam late in the season, winning their last two matches. Their results away from home have been mixed—2-6 on the road and 1-1 on neutral courts—but with momentum on their side, Charlotte will look to make a statement in tournament play.

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