The men’s tennis team has quite a challenge ahead of it this week. The No. 66-ranked Horned Frogs will square off with two Mountain West Conference rivals, hosting the Utah Utes on Thursday and the Brigham Young Cougars on Saturday.

The Horned Frogs are 7-8 in match play on the season, 1-1 in conference and are looking to put together a significant string of wins, a feat they have yet to accomplish this semester. They are coming off a tough 4-3 loss against San Diego State on Sunday.

The Utes are having a rough year, with only six wins and 11 losses in match play, and a 1-1 record in MWC play. Utah is led by senior Phillip Eilers, who holds the No. 1 spot on the team and was instrumental in the team’s recent win over Air Force.

The Cougars, ranked No. 32, have dominated their competition this season, boasting a 17-4 record in their match play. Two-time MWC Player of the Week Evan Urbina, a junior, has taken the lead of the Cougar team this season. BYU comes into the match on a three-match winning streak.

TCU’s doubles work has been impressive this season, and head coach Dave Borelli wants to continue that success. The Frogs’ No. 1 duo of juniors Emanuel Brighiu and Christopher Price is ranked No. 61 nationally.

In the singles, though, Borelli is looking for the team to pick up their play. Improved play from Price in the No. 4 spot and sophomore Slah Mbarek at No. 3 have helped the Frogs.

Both matches are at home this week at the Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center.

TCU vs. Utah

When: 6 p.m. Thursday

Where: Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center

TCU vs. BYU

When: Noon Saturday

Where: Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center