FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (April 22, 2026) – The top-seeded Northern Arizona men's tennis team will begin postseason play in the Big Sky Championships this week. The Lumberjacks will face the winner of the quarterfinal match tomorrow between Idaho and Weber State on Friday, April 24th at 8 a.m. MST, at the Phoenix Tennis Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

NAU closed the regular season with a 16-5 overall record and 7-0 mark in league matches, earning a bye to the semifinals of the tournament. The clean sheet in conference play marks back-to-back seasons going undefeated against Big Sky opponents.

Earlier today, the conference released its end-of-season awards, which featured six Lumberjacks.  Jakub Jedrzejczak was named Freshman of the Year, unanimously earning a spot on the Singles First Team. Joining him there also by unanimous decision was redshirt freshman Noa Tcherniack. Sophomore Jakub Volesky received a nod to the Second Team, while freshman Felix Neumeister was listed Honorable Mention.

On the doubles side, the Lumberjacks listed two pairs to the First Team, in Jedrzejczak and Volesky, as well as Takumi Katsuda and Vincent Vohl.

NAU swept Idaho in its last outing and won 6-1 over Weber State on Mar. 28.

The Lumberjacks will look to secure their first tournament title since the 2021 season and fifth overall. Last season, NAU fell 4-2 in the championship match to Montana.

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