No. 5 Mississippi State Dominates South Alabama 7-0 in Tennis

Bulldogs sweep all matches in dominant victory over Jaguars

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The No. 5 ranked Mississippi State men's tennis team delivered a commanding 7-0 sweep over South Alabama on Tuesday afternoon at the A.J. Pitts Tennis Centre. The Bulldogs won the doubles point and then cruised through singles play, winning all six matches to improve their overall record to 10-2 on the season.

Why it matters

This dominant performance by the highly-ranked Mississippi State squad showcases the team's depth and talent, as they continue to build momentum heading into the heart of their schedule. The Bulldogs' ability to win convincingly against a lesser-ranked opponent demonstrates their potential to compete at the highest levels of college tennis.

The details

In doubles, the Bulldogs secured the point with wins at the No. 2 and No. 3 positions. The duo of Mario Martinez Serrano and Michal Novansky defeated Juan Accossatto and Jules Caby 6-3, while Roberto Ferrer Guimaraes and Bryan Hernandez Cortes followed with a 6-2 win over Victor Frumholz and Adam Bouyacoub. The top-ranked tandem of Petar Jovanovic and Benito Sanchez Martinez led 5-3 when their match was halted. In singles, Mississippi State won all six matches, including straight-set victories from Martinez Serrano, Raphael Vaksmann, and Hernandez Cortes. Sanchez Martinez clinched the overall result with a 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 win at No. 1 singles.

  • The match took place on Tuesday afternoon, February 26, 2026.
  • This was Mississippi State's 10th win of the season, improving their overall record to 10-2.

The players

Mississippi State Men's Tennis Team

The No. 5 ranked men's tennis team from Mississippi State University, competing in the 2026 season.

South Alabama Men's Tennis Team

The men's tennis team from the University of South Alabama, who fell to 2-5 on the season after this loss to Mississippi State.

Benito Sanchez Martinez

The No. 45 ranked singles player for Mississippi State, who clinched the overall victory with a three-set win at No. 1 singles.

Mario Martinez Serrano

The No. 33 ranked singles player for Mississippi State, who won his match at No. 3 singles in straight sets.

Bryan Hernandez Cortes

The No. 55 ranked singles player for Mississippi State, who won his match at No. 5 singles in straight sets.

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What’s next

No. 5 Mississippi State will travel to face No. 18 Auburn on March 1st at 12:00 p.m. CT, in a key conference matchup.

The takeaway

Mississippi State's ability to sweep South Alabama 7-0 demonstrates the Bulldogs' potential to compete at the highest levels of college tennis this season. Their depth and talent across the lineup will make them a formidable opponent for any team they face moving forward.