VESTAL, N.Y. – Binghamton's men's and women's tennis programs will have a new home beginning in spring 2023. With the University's recent purchase of the nearby Binghamton Tennis Center, the Bearcats will now extend their play to both indoor and outdoor seasons at the Center, which is located in Binghamton a short drive from the University.

Both tennis programs have been utilizing the six indoor courts at the BTC for decades of winter play. Now with the Center coming under the umbrella of the Binghamton Auxiliary Services Corporation, outdoor upgrades and expansion will add NCAA caliber courts for warm weather practice and competition.

The facility renovations will give the Bearcats an even stronger and central home complex for year-round play.

"This is a big step forward for our varsity programs," men's head coach Nick Zieziula said. "We will now join the Ivy League and West Point as the only programs in the Northeast to own their own indoor and outdoor tennis facilities. We will be able to make some positive changes with our training schedule as well as competition schedules that will enhance our player development within the program and enhance the student-athlete experience. The partnership with the Binghamton Tennis Center members and the local tennis community will further strengthen the BU tennis programs."

The facility was previously owned and operated by former BU Hall of Fame coach Michael Starke and it continues to hold a strong reputation among the sizable Greater Binghamton tennis community. The expansive facility is located at 3801 Mill Street in Binghamton, less than five miles from campus.   

"We have been so fortunate to receive the support and indoor facility access from Michael and the BTC over the years," women's head coach Libby McGovern said. "Now we are excited to continue the next phase of what Michael started, with that same family and community focus. Our tennis teams and community will thrive in this new environment."