Georgia edges Texas A&M in close 4-3 tennis match

No. 14 Aggies fall to No. 13 Bulldogs despite strong doubles play

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

The No. 14 Texas A&M men's tennis team fell to the No. 13 Georgia Bulldogs in a close 4-3 match at the Mitchell Tennis Center. The Aggies won the doubles point but were unable to capitalize in singles play, dropping four of the six singles matches to the visiting Bulldogs.

Why it matters

This loss is a setback for the Aggies, who were looking to build momentum after a recent victory over No. 41 Kentucky. The close match against a highly ranked Georgia squad shows the competitiveness of the SEC men's tennis landscape, where every point and match-up is crucial.

The details

In doubles play, the Aggie pairs of Tiago Pires/Lathan Skrobarcek and Kholo Montsi/Alex Frusina secured wins to give Texas A&M the early 1-0 lead. However, Georgia bounced back in singles, winning four of the six matches to clinch the overall victory. Standout performances for the Aggies came from Markus Molder, who won in straight sets, and Lathan Skrobarcek, who rallied after dropping the first set.

  • The match took place on February 28, 2026 at the Mitchell Tennis Center in College Station, Texas.
  • The Aggies' next match is scheduled for Sunday, March 1 against No. 37 Vanderbilt.

The players

Texas A&M

The No. 14 ranked men's tennis team competing in the SEC.

Georgia

The No. 13 ranked men's tennis team competing in the SEC.

Markus Molder

A freshman on the Texas A&M men's tennis team who won his singles match in straight sets.

Lathan Skrobarcek

A junior on the Texas A&M men's tennis team who rallied to win his singles match after dropping the first set.

Will Jansen

A senior on the Georgia men's tennis team who defeated Texas A&M's Alex Frusina in singles play.

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What they’re saying

“We must regroup and get ready for our next match against Vanderbilt. This was a tough loss, but we'll learn from it and come back stronger.”

— Markus Molder, Texas A&M Freshman (thebatt.com)

What’s next

The Aggies will look to bounce back on Sunday, March 1 when they host the No. 37 Vanderbilt Commodores at the Mitchell Tennis Center.

The takeaway

This close loss to a highly ranked Georgia squad shows the depth and competitiveness of SEC men's tennis. The Aggies will need to regroup quickly to get back on track and continue their quest for a strong conference finish.