AIKEN, S.C. – The University of South Carolina Aiken men's tennis team is set for the Sweet 16 at the upcoming NCAA Championships.

The NCAA released the 16-team bracket and the Pacers (18-3) will square off against Drury in the opening round.

Head coach Steve Dahm's squad advanced to the national tournament for the first time in program history with a victory over No. 6 Wingate by a 4-2 score. USC Aiken opened postseason play with a 4-1 win over North Georgia. The win over the Bulldogs secured the NCAA Southeast Region 2 title as Antonio Sabugueiro clinched the victory.

The Panthers enter the match with a 17-5 record and won the NCAA Midwest Regional with a 4-2 victory over No. 23 Wayne State.

This marks the first-ever contest between the two prorgrams for men's tennis.

The Pacers will take on Drury on Tuesday, May 21 at 12 p.m. The winner of the match will square off against either No. 4 Hawaii-Hilo or Bluefield State on Wednesday, May 22 at 4 p.m.

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