Erie, Pa.—The Mercyhurst Men's and Women's tennis teams will return after their winter hiatus as they head to North Canton, Ohio, to take on Walsh University Sunday at 5 p.m.

Laker Overview

The Mercyhurst men are on a quest to return to the PSAC Championships this season, anchored again by the duo of David Akinpetide and Milan Jankovic. The doubles pair was ranked No. 15 nationally and No. 2 in the Atlantic Region by the ITA, while they were ranked No. 13 and No. 19, respectively, as singles players.

Freshman Kayla Dean looks to continue to make waves after being ranked No. 50 nationally following the fall season. Her doubles pairing with Roisin Murphy is also ranked No. 6 in the region.

Scouting Walsh

The Cavaliers begin their spring season later this afternoon as they host fellow PSAC West member Edinboro at 4 p.m. before welcoming in the Lakers Sunday. In the fall, Alexa Gamborino was the biggest success at the ITA Midwest Regional as she advanced to the B Draw Singles final and B Draw Doubles semifinal, posting a 6-3 record at the event. Isabella Sanchez, Gamborino's doubles partner, also advanced to the B Draw Round of 16 along with Chiara Wolff.

The men went 3-1 in duals in the fall, dominating their last three against Allegheny, Oberlin and Wooster. Senior Jakob Riglewski and Freshman Blas Ruiz remained undefeated in all four duals of the fall season.