Rain impacted the match format, limiting competition to singles play, but the Aggies capitalized with four strong individual performances to clinch the team win.
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ST. LOUIS – The New Mexico State University women’s tennis team secured a 4-2 road victory over Saint Louis Billikens on Friday morning at the Dwight Davis Tennis Center.
Rain impacted the match format, limiting competition to singles play, but the Aggies capitalized with four strong individual performances to clinch the team win.
New Mexico State found success across the middle of the lineup, beginning with a dominant showing from Mo Parkinson-Lubold at No. 2. She dispatched Fiorella Duran in straight sets, 6-2, 6-0, to give the Aggies an early boost.
At No. 3, Emma Petton delivered one of the match’s most resilient performances. After splitting the first two sets, Petton pulled away decisively in the third to defeat Madison Hill, 7-5, 5-7, 6-1.
Anna Klimova added another point at No. 4 with a steady 6-3, 6-2 win over Naima Luthra, while Mariella Gelbke secured the decisive fourth point for the Aggies at No. 5, topping Nicolly Ferreira, 6-4, 6-3.
Saint Louis picked up victories at the top and bottom of the lineup. Emmerson White defeated Whitney Moon at No. 1, 6-1, 6-2, and Aryn Walker earned a 6-4, 7-5 win over Nadia Nemeth at No. 6.
With the result, New Mexico State moves to 9-9 on the season, closing out the regular season with momentum from a balanced and composed performance on the road.
Montana Parkinson-Lubold Named to CUSA All-Academic Team
DALLAS – NM State’s Montana Parkinson-Lubold has been named to the 2026 Conference USA Women’s Tennis All-Academic Team, the league announced Friday afternoon.
Parkinson-Lubold is one of 12 student-athletes across Conference USA to earn the honor, with six schools represented on this year’s list. Delaware led the way with three selections.
A standout both on the court and in the classroom, Parkinson-Lubold has been a key contributor for the Aggies throughout the 2026 season. The sophomore biochemistry major carries an impressive 3.971 GPA while competing in all 17 matches for NM State. She has played across the lineup in singles at the No. 2, 3 and 4 positions, while also holding down the No. 2 doubles spot.
On the court, Parkinson-Lubold boasts a team-best 9-3 singles record along with an 8-4 mark in doubles play. She highlighted her season with a dominant stretch, winning five consecutive singles matches from Feb. 2 to March 5, securing victories over Texas State, UTSA, New Mexico, ACU and Utah Tech.
With her selection, Parkinson-Lubold continues a strong tradition of academic excellence for NM State women’s tennis. The Aggies have now had a representative on the CUSA All-Academic Team every year since joining the conference in the 2023-24 season, following back-to-back honors from former Aggie Lisa Zhu.
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