LOGAN, Utah - Utah State women's tennis continues Mountain West play at home this weekend. The Aggies will face Wyoming on Friday, April 4, at 11 a.m. at the Sports Academy & Racquet Club in Logan. On Sunday, April 6, at 11 a.m., they will celebrate Senior Day against Colorado State, honoring seniors
Indya Nespor and
Cielo Tapia-Cruz prior to the match at the Sports Academy & Racquet Club.
MATCH INFORMATION
Versus: Wyoming
Date: April 4, 2025
Start: Friday @ 11 a.m.
Site: Logan, Utah
Venue: Sports Academy & Racquet Club
Live Stats:
https://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=578735
Live Stream:
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Versus: Colorado State
Date: April 6, 2025
Start: Sunday @ 11 a.m.
Site: Logan, Utah
Venue: Sports Academy & Racquet Club
Live Stats:
https://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=578736
Live Stream:
https://tinyurl.com/3eyhcpua
HISTORY
Utah State is eager to break through against Wyoming as the two teams face off on Friday. Although the Cowgirls lead the all-time series 13-0, the Aggies are determined to make the most of their home-court advantage at the Sports Academy & Racquet Club. With plenty of competitive matches in the series history, USU is focused on earning its first victory over Wyoming.
On Sunday, Utah State will take on Colorado State in what has been a tightly contested series, with the Rams holding a narrow 11-10 edge. The Aggies have been successful on the road, boasting a 4-2 record in Fort Collins, and have secured three neutral-site victories as well. USU is looking to build on its most recent triumph over the Rams, a thrilling 4-3 neutral-site win last season, and continue its momentum in front of the home crowd. Sunday's match will also be Senior Night, as the Aggies celebrate the careers of seniors
Indya Nespor and
Cielo Tapia-Cruz.
ICYMI
Utah State battled against No. 55-ranked Nevada on Friday but ultimately fell, 4-1, at the Sports Academy & Racquet Club. The Aggies showed resilience throughout the match, highlighted by strong performances in both doubles and singles play. In doubles, freshmen
Maria Paula Ramos Garcia and
Kylee Sperry put Utah State ahead with a commanding 6-2 win at the No. 3 spot. However, the Wolf Pack responded with victories at the top two positions to take the doubles point and a 1-0 lead in the match. In singles play, Nevada extended its advantage with wins at the No. 1 and No. 3 positions. Senior
Indya Nespor fought back for the Aggies, securing a hard-earned victory at the No. 2 spot with a 6-0, 3-6, 6-3 result. Ramos Garcia battled in a three-set match at the No. 4 position, but despite her efforts, the Aggies were unable to overcome the nationally ranked opponent.
INTERNATIONAL FLARE
This season's roster features players from seven different countries. In addition to the United State (senior
Indya Nespor and freshman
Kylee Sperry), the Aggie roster features a player from Canada (junior
Olivia Halvorsen), Czech Republic (freshman
Natalie Paterova), Guatemala (freshman
Maria Paula Ramos Garcia), India (sophomore
Niyati Kukreti) and Slovakia (freshman
Ana Sabikova), plus two players from Mexico (junior
Magdalena Nunez Pureco and senior
Cielo Tapia-Cruz).
FOLLOW ALONG
Fans can follow USU's women's tennis team on Twitter @USUWomensTennis, on Facebook at /UtahStateWomensTennis or on Instagram at USUWomensTennis. Aggie fans can also follow the Utah State athletic program on Twitter, @USUAthletics, Facebook at /USUAthletics and on Instagram, @USUAthletics.
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