PENSACOLA, Fla. – The No. 10/6-seed Florida Southern College men's tennis team is set to compete in the NCAA South Regional #2 tournament, facing the No. 8/3-seed Rollins College in the First Round. The match is scheduled on May 11, at 3:00 p.m. ET at the Ralph "Skeeter" Carson Tennis Complex, hosted by the University of West Florida.
 
NCAA Regional
Opponent: No. 8 / three-seed Rollins College
Location: Pensacola, Fla. | Ralph "Skeeter" Carson Tennis Complex
Date: Monday, May 11, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. Central/3:00 p.m. Eastern
Tournament Page: https://goargos.com/sports/2026/5/5/2025-ncaa-dii-mens-tennis-south-regional.aspx
 
The Moccasins return to the NCAA tournament for the third year in a row, ranked No. 10 in the latest ITA rankings. This is the 23^rd regional appearance for Florida Southern in its history, the last two years taking place in Pensacola.

"So excited to be headed to our third consecutive NCAA Regional," said head coach Rhett Rollyson. "Pretty impressive to be included with only Barry and Saint Leo from our amazing conference that have qualified each of the last three years. Rollins is a well-coached, solid team that presents challenges. However, it is a winnable match, and our guys know that. The preparation has been good, and the message is 'No Regrets.'"

No. 10/Six-Seed Florida Southern Moccasins 
The Moccasins had a big regular season with a 17-5 record, the most wins during the regular season since 2007. FSC went 7-5 against ranked opponents in team dual scores over that period, securing a four-seed in the Sunshine State Conference tournament on April 30. The Mocs had a close 3-4 loss in the quarterfinals against Lynn University, later going on to take an at-large bid in the NCAA regional.
 
Mario Garoz has been a strong piece on the Florida Southern lineup, ranked No. 9 in singles according to the latest ITA poll. An All-SSC First Team selection in singles, Garoz set a new program record for singles wins in a career earlier this year and continues to shine at the #1 court. Garoz is 17-4 overall, with all but one match at the #1 singles court. He joins Mario Antonio Morales as ranked Moccasins, with Antonio Morales No. 65 at a 15-4 record. Other strong singles players in the lineup include Bosko Boskovic, Marco Cinotti, Onur Turgut, and Matthew Hewitt, with 8+ wins this season.
 
In doubles, George Russell and Turgut are 15-7 overall at the #1 court with a No. 17 ITA ranking together. Garoz and Edoardo Melindo are also ranked as a pairing, currently No. 44, going 16-2 at the #3 court, while also earning an All-SSC Second Team selection. Boskovic and Gabriel Jornert handle the #2 court, with a steady 14-7 record.
 
Series Matchup
Since 1996, both teams have faced each other 45 times, most recently on Feb. 19, when the Mocs had a 2-5 loss on the road in Winter Park. Overall, the Mocs are 15-30 against the Tars, with a 4-3 win last season being the first victory since 2016. In the NCAA tournament, the Mocs and Tars have faced each other once, with a 5-4 win by the Mocs in the 2005 regional in Boca Raton, Fla.
 
Tournament History
Florida Southern has a 20-22 overall record in the NCAA tournament dating back to 1996, with 22 prior appearances. Returning for the third year in a row, the Mocs had consecutive appearances from 1996-2013, with subsequent selections in 2016, 2022, 2024, and 2025. The Mocs have made the NCAA National tournament four times in their history, with the last win in 2011. The best finish for FSC in the NCAA tournament was a third-place win in 1998.
 
Other Matches in the NCAA Regional
The opening round features two matchups between top-10 programs. No. 6 seed Florida Southern College faces No. 3 seed Rollins. In the other first-round match, No. 1 West Florida takes on No. 8 West Alabama. The winner of the 3/6 match and the 1/8 match will face each other for a spot in the NCAA tournament.
 
NCAA Postseason 
A total of 16 winners of the NCAA regional preliminary rounds will move on to the NCAA Championships. The finals are scheduled for May 20-24 at the Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex in Surprise. The championships will be hosted by the Pacific West Conference and the City of Surprise.