The difference between a 1-1 record and an 0-2 record may only be one game. However, the psychological impact for Penn State (0-1) men's tennis team due to that one tally in the win or loss column could be enormous.

After dropping last weekend's match with Cornell, the Nittany Lions will look to right their ship and even out their record against the Golden Knights (3-4, 1-0). There are two major questions for the team that will play heavily in the outcome of tonight's match. Senior Roddy Cantey's knee injury is still day-to-day, and it may be a game-time decision whether he will play or not. The most pressing issue for the entire team is the doubles play, which cost the Lions a point last weekend. Doubles can easily swing the momentum of the game for either team as the first point up for grabs, and can be the tie-breaking point if the teams split the six singles matches.

"We've been working on doubles, trying new pairings, and working on big serves and returns," senior Clint Keithley said.

However, the unknown status of Cantey's knee puts the lineup for doubles up in the air until possibly right before the match. With the uncertainty, every member of the team must be ready to contribute, as last week saw all three freshmen getting action. The stalwarts of the lineup must continue to lead the team if Cantey's knee is not good to go.

"Clint has been stepping up with the leadership," freshman Bradley Hunter said of Keithley's role as a vocal leader. "He is filling the void for Roddy."

-- By Dan Winklebleck