HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Northern Kentucky's men's tennis will play cross-river rival Xavier on Friday, January 24 in its home opener. The Norse will take to the court at 7 p.m. at Five Seasons Sports Club in Crestview Hills, Kentucky.
 
With one match under their belt, the Norse are hoping for their first win of the year and look to snap a 21-match losing streak against the Musketeers. NKU's last win over Xavier came in the 1985-86 season, when the Norse narrowly edged the Musketeers, 5-4. Both NKU and Xavier lost to No. 6 Ohio State, 7-0 this season.
 
Xavier's men had an overall record of 6-15 for the 2019 season and sit at 0-2 this year. The Musketeers opened up their season falling 6-1 to Ball State. The Norse will be Xavier's first of four-straight Horizon League opponents, as the Musketeers later take on Wright State, Cleveland State, and IUPUI.
 
For more information on NKU men's and women's tennis program, follow the team on Twitter @NKUNorseTennis or at facebook.com/nkunorsetennis.