Ohio State Rallies to Beat Stanford in Tennis Quarterfinals

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The No. 2 Ohio State men's tennis team rallied from a 3-1 deficit to defeat the No. 4 Stanford Cardinal 4-3 in the quarterfinals of the ITA Indoor Team National Championship in Dallas on February 14th. The Buckeyes, now 9-0 on the season, will advance to the semifinals on February 16th to face the winner of the match between Mississippi State and Virginia.

Why it matters

Ohio State's comeback victory over a top-5 opponent continues their impressive undefeated start to the season and keeps them in contention for the national championship. The Buckeyes have now defeated four consecutive top-5 teams, showcasing their depth and resilience as a program.

The details

After dropping the doubles point to start the match, the Buckeyes rallied in singles play. Jack Anthrop, Nikita Filin, Gahanna Lincoln grad Brandon Carpico, and Aidan Kim all won their singles matches to give Ohio State the 4-3 victory over Stanford.

• The quarterfinal match took place on February 14, 2026.
• The Buckeyes will play in the semifinals on February 16, 2026.

What’s next

The Buckeyes will play in the semifinals of the ITA Indoor Team National Championship on February 16, 2026 against the winner of the match between Mississippi State and Virginia.