NM State returned to the road as it travel 200 miles north to take on rival New Mexico on Sunday afternoon at the Linda Estes Tennis Complex. Ultimately, the Lobos bested the Aggies 4-2 in a tightly contested bout between the two sides.
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The Aggies fell behind early as UNM secured wins in doubles play at No. 1 and No. 2 to secure the doubles point. The duo of Whitney Moon and Lisa Zhu did hold their own as they led 5-2, however, their match remained unfinished.
Over in singles action, Moon battled her way to a commanding 6-1, 6-2, win over Maria Sodre at No. 6 to secure her third consecutive singles win while also evening the match at one point apiece. NM State then briefly took the lead as Anna Pinaieva managed a 6-0, 6-2, victory at No. 2. Unfortunately, the pair of singles wins would be the lone wins for the Aggies in singles action as the Lobos tallied wins at four, one and three to collect the victory.
Despite the loss, both Lisa Zhu and Valeriia Ivanovskaia did push their opponents to a third set, including Ivanovskaia’s match at No. 5 which remained unfinished.
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NM State will now be take a break as they will not return to action until March 23 when they travel to Missoula, Mont., to battle with Montana before meeting up with Montana State on Sunday, March 24.
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