LOGAN, Utah – Utah State men's tennis (3-1) opened it's three-match week with a 5-2 home win over in-state rival Weber State Sunday.

The Aggies have now won seven straight matches against the Wildcats, a streak that goes back to Feb. 22, 2014. Six of those wins have come in Logan.

Utah State started things on a high note, winning the doubles point. Redshirt freshman Jack Ninteman and sophomore Roko Savin finished first, defeating Kris Van Wyk and Brendan Barr, 6-3, at the No. 3 position. The No. 1 duo of senior Felipe Acosta and sophomore Javier Ruiz also posted a 6-3 win, topping Sebastian Buxman and Arthur Serafim. With the point clinched, the No. 2 match was left unfinished.

Things were tight and competitive all through singles play. The Wildcats tied the score with a win at No. 1, but the Aggies took the lead back when Acosta earned a win (7-5, 4-1) in the No. 2 spot as Serafim retired with an injury. Redshirt freshman Souf El Mesbahi battled through a tiebreak to win his straight-sets match (6-3, 7-6 (7-1) over Bo-Han Li at No. 4, extending USU's lead. Just minutes later though, Weber State pulled back within a point with a win at No. 3 singles. The win was clinched in the No. 6 position, where freshman Keanu Rigby topped Brendan Barr in straight sets (6-4, 5-2). With the match already decided, Ruiz played his third set to a super-tie break, defeating Van Schoor (6-3, 3-6, 2-1).

Utah State remains at home for two matches this week. The Aggies host Denver on Friday, Feb. 19, and Colorado Mesa on Saturday, Feb. 20. Both matches will start at 11 a.m. In-person attendance is limited to family members only, but the match will be streamed live on the USU Athletics YouTube and live stats and updates will be provided.

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RESULTS
Utah State 5, Weber State 2
Doubles
1. Felipe Acosta/Javier Ruiz (USU) def. Sebastian Buxman/Arthur Serafim (WSU) 6-3
2. Sergiu Bucur/Souf El Mesbahi (USU) vs. Michiel Van Schoor/Bo-Han Li (WSU) 4-4, unfinished
3. Jack Ninteman/Roko Savin (USU) def. Kris Van Wyk/Brendan Barr (WSU) 6-3

Singles
1. Kris Van Wyk (WSU) def. Sergiu Bucur (USU) 6-1, 6-3
2. Felipe Acosta (USU) def. Arthur Serafim (WSU) 7-5, 4-1, retired
3. Sebastian Buxman (WSU) def. Roko Savin (USU) 7-5, 6-3
4. Souf El Mesbahi (USU) def. Bo-Han Li (WSU) 6-3, 7-6 (7-1)
5. Javier Ruiz (USU) def. Michiel Van Schoor (WSU) 6-3, 3-6, 2-1
6. Keanu Rigby (USU) def. Brendan Barr (WSU) 6-4, 6-2

Match Notes
Utah State - 3-1
Weber State - 2-3
Order of finish: Doubles - 3, 1; Singles - 1, 2, 4, 3, 6, 5