LC State Men Upset No. 13 Missouri Baptist to End Regular Season

Warriors take down nationally ranked opponent in final match before postseason

Apr. 5, 2026 at 3:10pm

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The LC State men's tennis team, receiving votes in the national poll, pulled off a big upset to close out the regular season with a 5-2 victory over No. 13 Missouri Baptist. The Warriors took the lead in doubles play before winning four singles contests.

Why it matters

This victory over a nationally ranked opponent is a significant accomplishment for the LC State men's tennis team as they head into the postseason. The Warriors have shown they can compete with the top teams in the NAIA and will look to carry this momentum forward.

The details

LC State led 1-0 after doubles action with wins in the second and third spots. In singles play, Giacomo Moreira, Pablo Herrera, Rafael Bonnet de Larbogne, and Nell Rollin all earned victories for the Warriors. Bonnet de Larbogne clinched the match with his win over the No. 22-ranked player in the NAIA.

  • The match took place on April 5, 2026.

The players

LC State Men's Tennis

The men's tennis team from Lewis-Clark State College, receiving votes in the national poll.

Missouri Baptist

The men's tennis team from Missouri Baptist University, ranked No. 13 in the NAIA.

Giacomo Moreira

An LC State player who earned a three-set victory in the fourth singles spot.

Pablo Herrera

An LC State player who earned a win over the No. 46-ranked player in the NAIA in the third singles spot.

Rafael Bonnet de Larbogne

An LC State player who clinched the match with his win over the No. 22-ranked player in the NAIA in the second singles spot.

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What’s next

The LC State men's tennis team will now focus on the postseason, where they will look to continue their strong play and make a deep run.

The takeaway

The LC State men's tennis team has proven they can compete with the top teams in the NAIA, and this upset victory over a nationally ranked opponent will give them confidence and momentum as they head into the postseason.