
4/9/2026 10:17:00 PM | Men's Tennis
Baylor sweeps Texas Tech in a 4-0 decision
LUBBOCK, Texas – No. 11 Baylor men's tennis protected its win streak by winning the match against No. 70 Texas Tech on Thursday night.Â
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Baylor (18-7) found a win against the Red Raiders in a 4-0 sweep on the road in Lubbock. This is Baylor's eight straight win. The Bears are nearing Big 12 regular play with a 6-1 record, looking to continue their win streak through the end of the season.
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THE RUNDOWN
Doubles started with Tech starting strong with Niksa Arsic and Thiago Guglieri defeating Alexandru Chirita and Zsombor Velcz, 6-3. Devin Badenhorst and Calvin Baierl responded by beating their opponents 6-3. All eyes turned to Court Two where Connor Van Schalkwyk and Luc Koenig battled against Tyler Stewart and Sebastian Abboud for the doubles point.Â
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After a competitive tie break, Van Schalkwyk and Koenig came out on top with a final score of 7-6(3), earning the first point for the Bears.Â
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Moving into singles, the Bears stayed on top of Tech, winning the first sets on five courts. Koenig won the second point for BU by defeating Guglieri 6-4, 6-3. Van Schalkwyk followed closely behind to give Baylor its third point, taking Court Three 6-3, 6-4.Â
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Velcz won the final point for the Green and Gold, defeating Stewart 6-4, 6-3.
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WHAT'S NEXT
The Bears will be back in Waco for a double header on Sunday against No. 4 TCU at 1:00 p.m. CT for their Senior Day, followed by UTGRV at 6:00 p.m. CT.Â
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RESULTS
DoublesÂ
1. Niksa Arsic and Thiago Guglieri (TTU) def. Alexandru Chirita and Zsombor Velcz (BU), 6-3
2. Connor Van Schalkwyk and Luc Koenig (BU) def. Tyler Stewart and Sebastian Abboud (TTU), 7-6(3)Â
3. Devin Badenhorst and Calvin Baierl (BU) def. Thomas VanDen Dooren and Felipe Pagnacco (TTU), 6-3
Order of finish: 1, 3, 2
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SinglesÂ
1. #7 Devin Badenhorst (BU) and. Niksa Arsic (TTU) 7-6(3), 2-5 UF
2. #35 Zsombor Velcz (BU) def. Tyler Stewart (TTU) 6-4, 6-3Â
3. #46 Connor Van Schalkwyk (Baylor) def. Ludovico Vaccari (TTU) 6-3, 6-4Â
4. Alexandru Chirita (BU) vs. Felipe Pagnacco (TTU) 6-3, 3-6 UF
5. Luc Koeing (BU) def. Thiago Guglieri (TTU) 6-4, 6-3
6. Louis Bowden (BU) vs. Sebastian Abboud (TTU) 3-6, 5-2 UF
Order of finish: 5, 3, 2
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Baylor (18-7) found a win against the Red Raiders in a 4-0 sweep on the road in Lubbock. This is Baylor's eight straight win. The Bears are nearing Big 12 regular play with a 6-1 record, looking to continue their win streak through the end of the season.
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THE RUNDOWN
Doubles started with Tech starting strong with Niksa Arsic and Thiago Guglieri defeating Alexandru Chirita and Zsombor Velcz, 6-3. Devin Badenhorst and Calvin Baierl responded by beating their opponents 6-3. All eyes turned to Court Two where Connor Van Schalkwyk and Luc Koenig battled against Tyler Stewart and Sebastian Abboud for the doubles point.Â
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After a competitive tie break, Van Schalkwyk and Koenig came out on top with a final score of 7-6(3), earning the first point for the Bears.Â
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Moving into singles, the Bears stayed on top of Tech, winning the first sets on five courts. Koenig won the second point for BU by defeating Guglieri 6-4, 6-3. Van Schalkwyk followed closely behind to give Baylor its third point, taking Court Three 6-3, 6-4.Â
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Velcz won the final point for the Green and Gold, defeating Stewart 6-4, 6-3.
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WHAT'S NEXT
The Bears will be back in Waco for a double header on Sunday against No. 4 TCU at 1:00 p.m. CT for their Senior Day, followed by UTGRV at 6:00 p.m. CT.Â
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RESULTS
DoublesÂ
1. Niksa Arsic and Thiago Guglieri (TTU) def. Alexandru Chirita and Zsombor Velcz (BU), 6-3
2. Connor Van Schalkwyk and Luc Koenig (BU) def. Tyler Stewart and Sebastian Abboud (TTU), 7-6(3)Â
3. Devin Badenhorst and Calvin Baierl (BU) def. Thomas VanDen Dooren and Felipe Pagnacco (TTU), 6-3
Order of finish: 1, 3, 2
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SinglesÂ
1. #7 Devin Badenhorst (BU) and. Niksa Arsic (TTU) 7-6(3), 2-5 UF
2. #35 Zsombor Velcz (BU) def. Tyler Stewart (TTU) 6-4, 6-3Â
3. #46 Connor Van Schalkwyk (Baylor) def. Ludovico Vaccari (TTU) 6-3, 6-4Â
4. Alexandru Chirita (BU) vs. Felipe Pagnacco (TTU) 6-3, 3-6 UF
5. Luc Koeing (BU) def. Thiago Guglieri (TTU) 6-4, 6-3
6. Louis Bowden (BU) vs. Sebastian Abboud (TTU) 3-6, 5-2 UF
Order of finish: 5, 3, 2
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Players Mentioned
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
1,3,2
Order of Finish:
5,3,2
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