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Mississippi State Dominates Troy in Tennis Match

Mississippi State men's tennis team displaying their prowess in a dominating match against Troy.

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News Summary

In a stunning performance at the Rula Tennis Pavilion, the No. 11 Mississippi State men’s tennis team achieved a resounding 7-0 victory over the Troy Trojans on January 19, 2025. This match marked the first-ever encounter between the two teams in men’s tennis history. With this win, Mississippi State improves to 4-0 for the season, showcasing their dominance in both doubles and singles play, while Troy falls to 1-3 and seeks to rebound in their upcoming matches.

Tennis Showdown in Starkville: Mississippi State Wipes the Court with Troy

Starkville, Mississippi – If you blinked, you might have missed the thrilling tennis action at the Rula Tennis Pavilion this past weekend. The No. 11 Mississippi State men’s tennis team came out swinging, dominating the Troy Trojans with a clean 7-0 shutout on January 19, 2025. For many, this match was a first-time encounter, marking the initial meeting between these two teams in men’s tennis history.

Building Momentum: Mississippi State Stays Undefeated

With this impressive victory, Mississippi State improved their record to 4-0, showcasing their strength and teamwork on the court. On the flip side, the Trojans found themselves struggling, now sitting at 1-3 for the season after this challenging defeat.

Doubles Drama: MSU Steps Up

Things kicked off with the doubles segment of the match, where Mississippi State quickly proved their mettle by clinching the coveted doubles point. The Bulldogs displayed their power with two commanding 6-1 victories in the No. 2 and No. 3 matches. Fans watched as the dynamic duo of #20 Niccolo Baroni and M. Martinez Serrano took down Troy’s Yeray Andres Pastor and Thiago Drozdowski while Dusan Milanovic and Michal Novansky tangoed their way to a win over Troy’s Luciano Alcocer and Hiiro Sakamoto. The match featuring #9 Petar Jovanovic and B. Sanchez Martinez versus Troy’s Henrique de Brito and Noah Martens was left unfinished at a score of 5-1.

Singles Sweep: Mississippi State Holds Strong

When it came to singles play, Mississippi State didn’t let up. All six matches ended with straight-set victories, demonstrating just how formidable they are this season. The standout performances included:

#45 Petar Jovanovic taking care of business against Nicolas Simkin with a score of 6-2, 6-3.
Dusan Milanovic edging past Yeray Andres Pastor with a close 6-3, 6-3 victory.
#72 Niccolo Baroni defeating Noah Martens 6-3, 6-2.
R. Ferrer Guimaraes made quick work of Henrique de Brito, finishing 6-2, 6-2.
Michal Novansky delivered a trouncing 6-2, 6-0 against Hiiro Sakamoto.
Finally, Radomir Tomic wrapped things up with a solid 6-1, 6-1 win over Luciano Alcocer.

While the match was tough overall for Troy, Yeray Andres Pastor managed to put up a good fight, winning three games in both of his singles sets, giving the Trojans something to build upon.

What’s Next?

Looking ahead, the Troy Trojans will look to rebound from their setback as they take on Auburn-Montgomery this upcoming Friday. With matches scheduled at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., the team will need to find their stride if they want to turn their fortunes around and get back in the win column.

The Big Picture

As the tennis season progresses, Mississippi State continues to shine, showcasing their talent while Troy prepares for what could be a pivotal moment in their season. It’s safe to say fans will be keeping a close eye on how these teams develop as the spring unfolds!