Warrior Men's Tennis Takes Down Whitworth in Spokane

LC State Men's Tennis earns 6-1 victory over NCAA Division III Whitworth ahead of Indiana road trip

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:40pm

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The LC State Men's Tennis team, receiving votes in the NAIA poll, opened a long road trip with a 6-1 victory over NCAA Division III Whitworth in Spokane, Washington on Tuesday. The Warriors earned the doubles point to start the day and then won five of the six singles matches to secure the overall win.

Why it matters

This victory over a Division III opponent shows the strength of the LC State men's tennis program as they prepare for a road trip to Indiana. The Warriors are looking to build momentum heading into the heart of their NAIA schedule.

The details

In doubles play, the top duo of Pablo Herrera and Giacomo Moreira won 6-3, while Rafael Bonnet de Larbogne and Nell Rollin clinched the doubles point with a 6-4 victory at No. 2 doubles. In singles, Gautam Balakrishnan (6-1, 6-0), Herrera (6-0, 6-2), Rollin (6-0, 6-2), and Moreira (6-2, 6-0) all won in straight sets. Bonnet de Larbogne earned the final singles win for LC State with a 3-6, 6-1, 10-3 victory.

  • The match took place on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
  • LC State will open the Indiana portion of their road trip on Thursday, April 3, 2026 at noon PT against Indiana Wesleyan.

The players

LC State Men's Tennis

The men's tennis team from Lewis-Clark State College, an NAIA program that is currently receiving votes in the national poll.

Whitworth

The men's tennis team from Whitworth University, an NCAA Division III program located in Spokane, Washington.

Pablo Herrera

A member of the LC State men's tennis team who won in both doubles and singles play.

Giacomo Moreira

A member of the LC State men's tennis team who teamed up with Herrera to win at No. 1 doubles and also won his singles match.

Rafael Bonnet de Larbogne

A member of the LC State men's tennis team who clinched the doubles point with a win at No. 2 doubles and also earned a singles victory.

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What’s next

LC State will open the Indiana portion of their road trip on Thursday, April 3, 2026 at noon PT against Indiana Wesleyan.

The takeaway

This dominant victory over a Division III opponent demonstrates the strength and depth of the LC State men's tennis program as they prepare for the heart of their NAIA schedule. The Warriors are building momentum ahead of their upcoming road trip to Indiana.