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UTRGV Men's Tennis Faces Tough Weekend in Lubbock
Vaqueros take on Texas Tech and New Mexico State in back-to-back matches
Published on Feb. 6, 2026
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros men's tennis team is gearing up for a challenging two-match swing in Lubbock, Texas this weekend. The Vaqueros will face off against Texas Tech (TTU) and former conference rival New Mexico State (NMSU) in back-to-back matches.
Why it matters
This weekend's matches will be a crucial test for the Vaqueros as they look to bounce back from a 5-2 loss to SMU last week. The team will be facing tough competition from TTU, a Big 12 Conference member, and NMSU, a Conference USA foe they have struggled against historically.
The details
In the match against SMU, the Chilean duo of juniors Alejandro Jimenez and Sergio Gonzalez earned a dominant 6-2 victory on court three in doubles. Sophomore Alejandro Young also had a strong showing in singles, winning a gritty 6-4, 4-6, 1-0 (10:4) match on court five. Sophomore Mateo Serrano added a 6-4, 6-3 win on court six.
- The Vaqueros will face Texas Tech on Saturday, February 8, 2026.
- UTRGV will then take on New Mexico State on Sunday, February 9, 2026.
The players
Alejandro Jimenez
A junior on the UTRGV men's tennis team.
Sergio Gonzalez
A sophomore on the UTRGV men's tennis team.
Alejandro Young
A sophomore on the UTRGV men's tennis team.
Mateo Serrano
A sophomore on the UTRGV men's tennis team.
Texas Tech
A Big 12 Conference member and UTRGV's opponent on Saturday.
New Mexico State
A Conference USA member and UTRGV's opponent on Sunday.
What’s next
The Vaqueros will look to break their winless streak against Texas Tech and avenge their previous loss to New Mexico State in these crucial weekend matches.
The takeaway
This weekend's matches in Lubbock will be a true test of the UTRGV men's tennis team's resilience and ability to compete against top-tier opponents. A strong showing could provide valuable momentum as the Vaqueros continue their spring season.
