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USU Men's Tennis Drops Saturday Match at UNLV

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Match Recap: Men's Tennis |
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Utah State men's tennis (10-5, 1-1 MW) wrapped up its week of play on the road Saturday, falling to UNLV, 4-2. 

Utah State started out strong, making quick work of the Rebels in doubles play. Redshirt freshman Jack Ninteman and sophomore Roko Savin swept Jordan Sauer and Milos Dabic, 6-0, at the No. 3 spot. Senior Felipe Acosta and sophomore Javier Ruiz then clinched the point with a 6-3 win over Eric Samuelsson and Clayton Alenik in the No. 1 position. Fifth-year Sergiu Bucur and redshirt freshman Souf El Mesbahi were ahead, 4-2, when their match was called off.

The Rebels were quick to bounce back, winning the first three singles matches in straight sets. Savin then picked up a win for the Aggies in the No. 4 spot, defeating Dabic in three sets (6-4, 2-6, 6-1). UNLV went on to clinch the match with a three-set win in the No. 3 spot, leaving the No. 5 singles match unfinished.

The Aggies stay on the road next week, with matches at Fresno State and Nevada. USU will take on the Bulldogs on Friday, April 9, at 1 p.m. (MT), then the Wolf Pack on Sunday, April 11, at 11 a.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
UNLV 4, Utah State 2
Doubles

1. Felipe Acosta/Javier Ruiz (USU) def. Eric Samuelsson/Clayton Alenik (UNLV) 6-3
2. Sergiu Bucur/Souf El Mesbahi (USU) vs. Jack Atherton/Anton Ornberg (UNLV) 4-2, unfinished
3. Jack Ninteman/Roko Savin (USU) def. Jordan Sauer/Milos Dabic (UNLV) 6-0

Singles
1. Alex Kobelt (UNLV) def. Sergiu Bucur (USU) 7-5, 6-4
2. Erik Samuelssson (UNLV) def. Souf El Mesbahi (USU) 6-2, 6-0
3. Jordan Sauer (UNLV) def. Felipe Acosta (USU) 7-5, 3-6, 6-4
4. Roko Savin (USU) def. Milos Dabic (UNLV) 6-4, 2-6, 6-1
5. Javier Ruiz (USU) vs. Anton Ornberg (UNLV) 6-7, 6-2, 4-4, unfinished
6. Zach Garner (UNLV) def. Keanu Rigby (USU) 7-6, 6-4

Match Notes
Utah State: 10-5, 1-1 MW
UNLV: 8-9, 2-0 MW
Order of Finish: Doubles - 3, 1; Singles - 2, 1, 6, 4, 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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