No. 49 Nebraska hosts No. 36 Wisconsin in Big Ten men's tennis match

The Huskers look to build on a recent ranked win when they take on the Badgers on Saturday.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 12:34am

Nebraska's men's tennis team, ranked No. 49 in the nation, will host No. 36 Wisconsin in a Big Ten matchup on Saturday, April 4. The Huskers are coming off a 4-3 win over No. 46 Oregon and will look to continue their success against the Badgers, who have several ranked wins this season.

Why it matters

This is an important Big Ten conference match for both teams as they look to improve their standings in the league. Nebraska is seeking to build on its recent ranked win, while Wisconsin is aiming to maintain its strong start to the season.

The details

The Huskers enter the match with a 10-9 overall record and a 2-6 mark in Big Ten play. They are led by senior Joan Torres Espinosa, who has 10 singles wins this season, and redshirt sophomore Colson Wells, who has a team-high 11 singles victories. Wisconsin, meanwhile, boasts a 13-5 overall record and a 4-4 conference record. The Badgers are led by senior Michael Minasyan, who is ranked No. 84 in singles.

  • The match is scheduled for Saturday, April 4 at noon CT.
  • Nebraska is coming off a 4-3 win over No. 46 Oregon on March 29.
  • Wisconsin has Big Ten wins this season over Purdue, No. 52 Michigan, No. 44 Northwestern, No. 46 Oregon, and Washington.

The players

Joan Torres Espinosa

A senior on the Nebraska men's tennis team who has 10 singles wins this season and recently earned his 50th career singles victory.

Colson Wells

A redshirt sophomore on the Nebraska men's tennis team who leads the Huskers with 11 singles wins this season.

Michael Minasyan

A senior on the Wisconsin men's tennis team who is ranked No. 84 in singles with an 11-11 record this season.

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What’s next

Live stats and video links for the match will be available on huskers.com, with live updates posted on Twitter at @HuskerMTennis.

The takeaway

This Big Ten matchup between two ranked teams should provide an exciting and competitive tennis match. Nebraska will look to build on its recent success, while Wisconsin aims to maintain its strong start to the season.