Golden Eagle tennis sees season come to an end vs. No. 6 Mississippi State
Golden Eagle tennis sees season come to an end vs. No. 6 Mississippi State

By Thomas Corhern, TTU Athletics Media Relations STARKVILLE, Miss. – The Tennessee Tech men’s tennis team gave it all on Friday in the opening round of the NCAA Men’s Tennis Tournament, but the No. 6-ranked Mississippi State squad claimed the 4-0 victory over the Golden Eagles at the A.J. Pitts Tennis Centre. Tech sees its season end with a 16-8 record, 6-0 in the Horizon League. The Bulldogs took the doubles point as Benito Sanchez Martinez and Michal Novansky won the point at No. 1, topping Alex Alvarez and Davids Spaks 6-1. At No. 3, Murilo Burckhardt and Diego Munoz gave the MSU pair of Bryan Hernandez Cortes and Petar Jovanovic a fight before falling 6-4. Christian Capuccini and Sean Daryabeigi did not complete their matchup with Mario Martinez Serrano and Niccolo Baroni as the others were clinched, but trailed 5-2. In singles play, it was the No. 3 through 5 pairings that were able to finish before Mississippi State eliminated the Golden Eagles. Tech’s netters started off well against their Bulldog counterparts, but MSU gained the upper hand. At No. 4, Burckhardt fell 6-1 and 6-2 against Raphael Vaksmann, then Cortes topped Ricard Yepez by dual 6-2 scores at No. 5. Serrano ended the match with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Munoz. In the unfinished pairings, Alvarez against Martinez went 6-4, 2-1, Spaks 6-1 and 5-1 against Baroni, and Linus Rohlin 6-2, 5-2 against Novansky – all in favor of MSU.

Tech tennis heads to Starkville to battle No. 6 Mississippi State in first round of NCAA Tournament
Tech tennis heads to Starkville to battle No. 6 Mississippi State in first round of NCAA Tournament

The Tennessee Tech tennis team is back on the national stage as the Golden Eagles will make their return to the NCAA Tournament over the weekend.

Golden Eagle tennis headed to Starkville for NCAA Tournament first-round matchup at Mississippi State
Golden Eagle tennis headed to Starkville for NCAA Tournament first-round matchup at Mississippi State

The Tennessee Tech tennis team learned who they would be playing and where they would be going in the 2026 NCAA Tournament as the Golden Eagles discovered their first-round destination during Monday’s national selection show.

Tech tennis champions again after Golden Eagles down Youngstown State in thrilling Horizon League Tournament finale
Tech tennis champions again after Golden Eagles down Youngstown State in thrilling Horizon League Tournament finale

MASON, Ohio – The Tennessee Tech tennis team is back on top.

Golden Eagle tennis takes down Belmont to advance to Horizon League Tournament championship match
Golden Eagle tennis takes down Belmont to advance to Horizon League Tournament championship match

MASON, Ohio – The Tennessee Tech tennis team is right back on the precipice of reaching the top again.

Tech tennis to tangle with Belmont in Saturday’s Horizon League Tournament semifinal
Tech tennis to tangle with Belmont in Saturday’s Horizon League Tournament semifinal

Another battle with Belmont is officially on the books for the Tennessee Tech tennis team as the stage is now set for Tech’s Horizon League Tournament semifinal match on Saturday.

Golden Eagle tennis honored with four Horizon League All-Conference accolades
Golden Eagle tennis honored with four Horizon League All-Conference accolades

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team earned a quartet of postseason honors during Thursday’s reveal of the Horizon League All-Conference awards.

Golden Eagle tennis caps off perfect conference season with 4-2 win at Belmont
Golden Eagle tennis caps off perfect conference season with 4-2 win at Belmont

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team ended its regular season in grand fashion as the Golden Eagles capped off their perfect conference campaign with a 4-2 win at Belmont, Saturday afternoon in Music City.

Tech tennis travels to Nashville for Saturday’s regular-season finale at Belmont
Tech tennis travels to Nashville for Saturday’s regular-season finale at Belmont

The end of the regular season has arrived for the Tennessee Tech tennis team as the Golden Eagles will battle Belmont in Nashville in the final match before the beginning of the Horizon League Men’s Championships.

Alvarez and Spaks named to Horizon League Men’s Tennis All-Academic Team, Bitzer earns honorable mention accolades
Alvarez and Spaks named to Horizon League Men’s Tennis All-Academic Team, Bitzer earns honorable mention accolades

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team once again showcased its success in the classroom after a trio of Golden Eagles were honored by the Horizon League, Thursday afternoon.

Golden Eagles win Horizon League South Division with 6-1 victory over Southern Indiana
Golden Eagles win Horizon League South Division with 6-1 victory over Southern Indiana

The Tennessee Tech tennis team captured the Horizon League South Division title as the Golden Eagles secured a 6-1 win over Southern Indiana to claim the crown, Friday afternoon at Tech Tennis Courts.

Tech tennis wins fifth straight with 5-1 victory over Austin Peay
Tech tennis wins fifth straight with 5-1 victory over Austin Peay

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team sealed the deal on its non-conference campaign with a 5-1 victory over Austin Peay, Wednesday afternoon in Clarksville.

Golden Eagle tennis heads to Austin Peay on Wednesday, hosts USI Friday in final home match of regular season
Golden Eagle tennis heads to Austin Peay on Wednesday, hosts USI Friday in final home match of regular season

Winners of four in a row, the Tennessee Tech tennis team will hit the courts for a pair of contests in the second to last week of the regular season.

Tech tennis claims at least a share of Horizon League South Division title with 4-3 win at TSU
Tech tennis claims at least a share of Horizon League South Division title with 4-3 win at TSU

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team continued its winning ways as the Golden Eagles picked up a hard-fought, 4-3 victory at Tennessee State to stay perfect in Horizon League play.

Golden Eagle tennis tops Belmont to move to 3-0 in Horizon League play
Golden Eagle tennis tops Belmont to move to 3-0 in Horizon League play

The Tennessee Tech tennis team stayed perfect in Horizon League play as the Golden Eagles bested Belmont, 5-2, in a pivotal conference contest, Friday afternoon at Tech Tennis Courts.

Tech tennis hosts Belmont on Friday, travels to TSU on Saturday
Tech tennis hosts Belmont on Friday, travels to TSU on Saturday

The Tennessee Tech tennis team is ready for a pair of pivotal Horizon League contests as the Golden Eagles host Belmont on Friday before traveling to Tennessee State on Saturday.