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Utah State Men's Tennis Ends Road Swing in Loss at No. 19 Arizona State

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Match Recap: Men's Tennis |
TEMPE, Ariz. – Utah State men's tennis (7-4) wrapped up its four-match road stretch Sunday, as it fell to No. 19 Arizona State, 4-1. 

Arizona State made quick work of doubles play, earning the point with wins at the Nos. 1 and 2 spots. The third doubles match was left unfinished, with fifth-year Sergiu Bucur and redshirt freshman Souf El Mesbahi tied with their opponent at 4-4. 

The Sun Devils added to their lead with a fast win at No. 2 singles, but the remaining five Aggies put up a fight in each of their matches. Sophomore Roko Savin earned the sole point for USU, defeating George Stoupe in straight sets (6-4, 7-6) at the No. 4 spot. The final four matches went to three sets, but the Sun Devils clinched the match with a win in the No. 3 position, leaving the fifth and sixth spots unfinished. 

The Aggies return home for a pair of matches this week, hosting Saint Mary's on Thursday, March 25, at 11 a.m., then Montana State on Sunday, March 28, at 5 p.m.

Fans can follow USU's men's tennis team on Twitter @USUMensTennis, on Facebook at UtahStateMensTennis or on Instagram at USUMensTennis. Aggie fans can also follow the Utah State athletic program on Twitter at @USUAthletics, on Facebook at Utah State University Athletics or on Instagram at @USU Athletics.

RESULTS
Arizona State 4, Utah State 1
Doubles

1. Nathan Ponwith/George Stoupe (ASU) def. Felipe Acosta/Javier Ruiz (USU) 6-2
2. Makey Rakotomalala/Tim Ruehl (ASU) def. Jack Ninteman/Roko Savin (USU) 6-0
3. Moritz Hoffmann/Jonah Wilson (ASU) vs. Sergiu Bucur/Souf El Mesbahi (USU) 4-4 unfinished

Singles
1. Tim Ruehl (ASU) def. Sergiu Bucur (USU) 6-1, 4-6, 6-0
2. Makey Rakotomalala (ASU) def. Felipe Acosta (USU) 6-1, 6-0
3. Christian Lerby (ASU) def. Souf El Mesbahi (USU) 6-7, 6-3, 6-3
4. Roko Savin (USU) def. George Stoupe (ASU) 6-4, 7-6
5. Spencer Brachman (ASU) vs. Javier Ruiz (USU) 6-4, 3-6, 5-5 unfinished
6. Jonah Wilson (ASU) vs. Keanu Rigby (USU) 6-7, 7-7, 3-5 unfinished

Match Notes
Utah State: 7-4
Arizona State: 12-3
Order of Finish: Doubles - 2, 1; Singles - 2, 4, 1, 3

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Players Mentioned

Felipe Acosta

Felipe Acosta

Junior
Sergiu Bucur

Sergiu Bucur

Senior
Javier Ruiz

Javier Ruiz

Freshman
Roko Savin

Roko Savin

Freshman
Souf El Mesbahi

Souf El Mesbahi

Freshman
Jack Ninteman

Jack Ninteman

Redshirt Freshman
Keanu Rigby

Keanu Rigby

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Felipe Acosta

Felipe Acosta

Junior
Sergiu Bucur

Sergiu Bucur

Senior
Javier Ruiz

Javier Ruiz

Freshman
Roko Savin

Roko Savin

Freshman
Souf El Mesbahi

Souf El Mesbahi

Freshman
Jack Ninteman

Jack Ninteman

Redshirt Freshman
Keanu Rigby

Keanu Rigby

Freshman
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