Warrior Men's Tennis Topples Division I Sacramento State

LC State Men's Tennis earns first win over a DI program since 2003

Mar. 15, 2026 at 8:22pm

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The LC State Men's Tennis team, receiving votes in the NAIA poll, earned a hard-fought 4-3 victory over NCAA Division I opponent Sacramento State in their weekend opener. This marks the first time the Warriors have defeated a Division I program since 2003 when they took down Gonzaga in Lewiston.

Why it matters

This victory over a Division I opponent is a significant accomplishment for the NAIA-level LC State Men's Tennis team, showcasing their ability to compete at a high level against larger programs. It also highlights the strength of the Warriors' tennis program and their continued growth and development.

The details

The Warriors started the match strong, winning the doubles point with victories in the No. 1 and No. 3 doubles matches. In singles play, Pablo Herrera, Gautam Balakrishnan, and Cesar Coloma all earned wins to clinch the 4-3 victory for LC State.

  • The match took place on March 15, 2026.

The players

Nell Rollin

Member of the LC State Men's Tennis team.

Pablo Herrera

Member of the LC State Men's Tennis team.

Gautam Balakrishnan

Sophomore member of the LC State Men's Tennis team.

Giacomo Moreira

Sophomore member of the LC State Men's Tennis team.

Cesar Coloma

Sophomore member of the LC State Men's Tennis team.

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What’s next

The Warriors will look to build on this momentum as they continue their season and aim to make a strong showing in the NAIA tournament.

The takeaway

This victory over a Division I opponent demonstrates the strength and competitiveness of the LC State Men's Tennis program, which continues to prove it can compete at the highest levels of collegiate tennis.