Tech tennis wins fifth straight with 5-1 victory over Austin Peay

Golden Eagles seal non-conference campaign with dominant performance

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:00am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and competitive energy of a college tennis match, with sharp planes of green, blue, and yellow hues.A cubist interpretation of the intense action and strategic maneuvering of a college tennis match between Tennessee Tech and Austin Peay.Clarksville Today

The Tennessee Tech tennis team extended its winning streak to five matches with a 5-1 victory over Austin Peay on Wednesday afternoon in Clarksville, Tennessee. The Golden Eagles claimed the doubles point and secured singles wins in four of the five completed contests to seal the non-conference victory.

Why it matters

This win continues Tennessee Tech's strong start to the season, as the Golden Eagles have now won 8 of their last 9 matches. The victory also sets them up well for their upcoming Horizon League matchup against Southern Indiana, where they can clinch the South Division title with a win.

The details

Tennessee Tech won the doubles point by taking victories in the No. 2 and No. 3 doubles matches. In singles play, the Golden Eagles were led by straight-set wins from Oliver Dao, Murilo Burckhardt, and Linus Rohlin. Ricard Garavi Yepez also won his singles match in three sets. Austin Peay's lone point came from a victory by Glen Arnet in the No. 5 singles match.

  • The match took place on Wednesday, April 10, 2026 in Clarksville, Tennessee.

The players

Tennessee Tech

The Tennessee Tech tennis team, which has now won 5 straight matches and 8 of its last 9 overall.

Austin Peay

The Austin Peay men's tennis team, which fell to 4-11 on the season with the loss.

Oliver Dao

A Tennessee Tech tennis player who won his singles match in straight sets at the No. 1 position.

Murilo Burckhardt

A Tennessee Tech tennis player who won his singles match in straight sets at the No. 3 position.

Linus Rohlin

A Tennessee Tech tennis player who won his singles match in straight sets at the No. 6 position.

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What they’re saying

“Solid win today over a close rival. Once again, we got off to a hot start in doubles and continued to play well. We had to rest a couple of guys in singles so credit to everyone for stepping up and playing up a spot and taking care of business. Now we get ready and prepare for Friday and Senior Day.”

— Mark Klysner, Golden Eagle head coach

What’s next

The Golden Eagles will return to Horizon League action on Friday, hosting Southern Indiana. A win would clinch the South Division title for Tennessee Tech.

The takeaway

Tennessee Tech's dominant non-conference victory over Austin Peay showcases the team's depth and resilience, as they were able to rest some key players and still secure a decisive win. This sets them up well for their upcoming Horizon League matchup, where they can wrap up the division title with a win on Senior Day.