LOGAN, Utah - Utah State men's tennis returns home for its final Mountain West matches of the regular season, hosting New Mexico on Thursday, April 17, and Air Force on Saturday, April 19, at the Sports Academy & Racquet Club. Both matches begin at 11 a.m. as the Aggies gear up for the conference championships. Fans can receive free pizza and Hurd T-shirts at the match on Thursday.
The Aggies are half a game back from Boise State in MW standing and would claim a share of the regular season MW title with a pair of wins this week and at least one Boise State loss.
MATCH INFORMATION
Versus: New Mexico
Date: April 17, 2025
Start: Thursday @ 11 am
Site: Logan, Utah
Venue: Sports Academy & Racquet Club
Live Stream:
https://tinyurl.com/yr2w66bu
Live Results:
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Versus: Air Force
Date: April 19, 2025
Start: Saturday @ 11 am
Site: Logan, Utah
Venue: Sports Academy & Racquet Club
Live Stream:
https://tinyurl.com/yr2w66bu
Live Results:
https://tinyurl.com/5542xbbh
HISTORY
Utah State trails in the all-time series against New Mexico, 5–9. The series has been competitive in recent years, with four matches since 2022 being decided by just one point. Despite dropping their most recent matchup, 4–3, in Albuquerque on March 28, 2024, Utah State had previously won three straight against the Lobos, including a 4–1 victory at a neutral site in 2022.
In the series with Air Force, Utah State holds a 10–8 advantage. The Aggies are strong at home with a 7–2 record and have picked up key wins on the road in recent seasons. After struggling early in the series, Utah State has won 8 of the last 10 meetings, including a 4–2 win in Colorado Springs on March 30, 2024. The Aggies will look to continue that momentum as they wrap up Mountain West play in Logan.
ICYMI
Utah State men's tennis rolled to its third-straight victory on Sunday, sweeping Idaho 7–0 at the Sports Academy & Racquet Club. USU came out strong in doubles, with senior
David Martirosian and freshman
Eliot Nobel earning a dominant 6–1 win at the top spot. Senior Sergi Micó Fenollar and freshman
Keanu Rigby clinched the doubles point with a 6–3 victory at No. 3, while the Aggies led 5–2 at No. 2 when the point was secured.
In singles play, Utah State stayed in control, earning straight-set wins at five of six positions. Nobel got things started with a 6–2, 6–1 win at No. 5, followed by freshman
Roman Venger's 6–4, 6–2 victory at No. 4. Martirosian secured the team win with a 6–2, 6–1 decision on court three. The Aggies played out the remaining matches, with freshman
Dmitri Goubin adding a 6–3, 6–3 win at No. 6 and Micó Fenollar delivering a 6–4, 6–2 win at the top of the lineup. Sophomore
Mohammad Alkotop capped the sweep with a comeback 3–6, 6–2, 6–4 win at No. 2.
TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN
Utah State senior Sergi Micó Fenollar was named the MW Player of the Week after going 4-0 across doubles and singles play in USU's wins over Idaho State and San Diego State. Micó Fenollar won both his singles matches at the No. 1 position, including delivering the clinching point against the Aztecs.
FOLLOW ALONG
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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