DES MOINES – The Drake University men's tennis team is set for three duals over the weekend. The Bulldogs (3-14) host Cornell (7-1) at 1 p.m. on Friday before traveling to Santa Barbara, Calif., on Sunday for duals against Utah State (3-7) and UC Santa Barbara (5-9).
 
Drake posted a 1-2 mark on the road last weekend, defeating Illinois State before falling to Indiana and Purdue.
 
Cornell, which is ranked No. 16 in the country, has won four matches in a row, but Friday's dual will be the Big Red's first road test of the season. Eero Vasa leads the charge for Cornell with a 5-1 record at the No. 1 singles spot this season. Vasa is ranked No. 122 in the nation.
 
Utah State has struggled in singles play this year, posting a 17-34 (.333) record. However the Aggies have won two of their last three duals.
 
UC Santa Barbara is a different team at home than on the road. The Gauchos are 3-2 in friendly confines compared to a 1-6 mark away from home. Joseph Guillin, the No. 26 singles player in the country, is the player to watch for UC Santa Barbara.