Red Raiders Earn Another Home Victory

Texas Tech men's tennis team defeats Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 5-2 at McLeod Tennis Center

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Texas Tech Red Raiders men's tennis team defeated the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 5-2 in a home match at the McLeod Tennis Center on Friday. After dropping the doubles point, the Red Raiders bounced back with wins in five of the six singles matches to secure the victory.

Why it matters

The win continues Texas Tech's strong start to the season at home, where they have built a reputation as a tough opponent. The Red Raiders have a long history of success in men's tennis, including 19 NCAA Tournament appearances, 10 NCAA Singles Championship participants, and seven All-Americans.

The details

In doubles play, Louisiana took the early advantage by winning on courts three and one. But Texas Tech dominated in singles, with Felipe Pagnacco, Niksa Arsic, Ludovico Vaccari, Tyler Stewart, and Sebastian Abboud all earning wins for the Red Raiders. The lone loss in singles came on court six.

  • The match took place on Friday, February 14, 2026.
  • Texas Tech will continue play at home on Sunday, February 16, 2026 against the New Mexico Aggies at 12 p.m.

The players

Texas Tech Red Raiders

The men's tennis team at Texas Tech University, which has a long history of success in the sport including 19 NCAA Tournament appearances.

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns

The men's tennis team from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, who fell to Texas Tech 5-2 in this match.

Felipe Pagnacco

A Texas Tech player who delivered one of the most decisive performances of the day with a 6-1, 6-1 victory on court four.

Niksa Arsic

A Texas Tech player who won his singles match on court one over Mason Landreth, 6-1, 6-3.

Ludovico Vaccari

A Texas Tech player who won his singles match on court two in a 6-4, 6-4 set.

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What’s next

Texas Tech will continue its home stand on Sunday, February 16, 2026 when they host the New Mexico Aggies at 12 p.m. at the McLeod Tennis Center.

The takeaway

Texas Tech's men's tennis team continues to demonstrate its strength at home, bouncing back from an early doubles loss to dominate in singles play and secure another victory. The Red Raiders' long history of success in the sport suggests this win is just the latest chapter in their impressive program.