Arkansas Men's Tennis Faces Tough Nebraska, Creighton Doubleheader

Razorbacks look to build on Jakub Vrba's strong singles play against ranked opponents

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Arkansas men's tennis team (7-2) is set to compete in a challenging doubleheader this weekend, facing off against Nebraska (7-1) and Creighton (6-3) in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Razorbacks, led by No. 19 ranked Jakub Vrba who is 6-0 in singles play this spring, will look to bounce back from a split weekend against San Diego State and Oklahoma State.

Why it matters

This doubleheader presents a unique test for both teams, requiring strategic stamina management and the ability to quickly adapt between matches. Success will likely hinge on maintaining focus and minimizing errors across both contests.

The details

Nebraska enters the matches 7-1 for the season, having recently split matches against Ole Miss and North Dakota. The Huskers have secured the doubles point in seven of their eight matches, with the duo of Lamchinniah and Linquet contributing four victories. Leo Linquet boasts a 6-1 singles record this spring. Creighton, with an overall record of 6-3, will first travel to South Bend, Indiana, to play Notre Dame before facing Arkansas. Mathis Dahler leads the Blue Jays in singles wins with five dual wins this spring.

  • The doubleheader will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
  • The match against Nebraska is scheduled for 12:00 p.m., while the Creighton match is set for 5:30 p.m.

The players

Jakub Vrba

The No. 19 ranked player for Arkansas, who has maintained a 6-0 record in singles play this spring.

Leo Linquet

A Nebraska player who boasts a 6-1 singles record this spring, competing on courts one and two.

Mathis Dahler

The Creighton player who leads the Blue Jays in singles wins with five dual wins this spring.

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What’s next

Live stats and video links for the matches are available on the Arkansas men's tennis schedule page.

The takeaway

This weekend's doubleheader will test the Razorbacks' ability to maintain focus and minimize errors against two ranked opponents, with Jakub Vrba's strong singles play serving as a key factor in Arkansas's potential success.