LOGAN, Utah – Utah State men's tennis freshman Nuno Pinheiro has been named the Mountain West Men's Freshman Tennis Player of the week, it was announced by the league Monday.  
 
Pinheiro also went 2-0 across singles and doubles play as Utah State upset No. 67 Boise State last weekend. Playing with junior partner Stijn Paardekooper, the pair took a 6-4 win over their Broncos opponents. 

Playing at the No. 6 spot for singles, the freshman from Sintra, Portugal, defeated his opponent in a straight-sets 6-4, 6-2 win. 

It is Pinheiro's third time receiving the honor from the Mountain West. He also won for the weeks ending February 26 and March 12. 
   
The Utah State men's tennis team (10-12, 3-3 MW) will travel to Las Vegas, Nevada to play in the Mountain West Conference Championship starting on Wednesday, April 26 through Saturday, April 29. The Aggies enter as the No. 4 seed and will take on fifth-seeded UNLV in the first round. 
 
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, @USUAthletics, Facebook at /USUAthletics and on Instagram, @USUAthletics. 
 
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